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Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Louisiana State University-Alexandria

Alexandria, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $82,919/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

ROI 31.5x earnings multiple (15.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #505 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$890K	$887K	$768K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	31.6x	31.5x	27.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	15.2x	15.1x	13.1x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	78	78	75

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,200

Out-of-state: $58,600 (15.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,460

-19% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,171

2.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Louisiana State University-Alexandria's Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration graduates start at $82,919/yr — above the $75,273 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 31.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,171 in median debt clears quickly against $82,919 in annual earnings.

A #505 ranking among 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs places Louisiana State University-Alexandria in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Louisiana State University-Alexandria

A 93% acceptance rate means Louisiana State University-Alexandria is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 4,414 in Alexandria, LA.

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Top Career Paths

Nurse anesthetists $223,210/yr

Nurse practitioners $129,210/yr

Nurse midwives $128,790/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 78/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Louisiana State University-Alexandria?

At 78/100, the score looks reasonable — but Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Louisiana State University-Alexandria?

The 39% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →