Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Highest award: Graduate degree
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 11,693 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 12,261 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 12,549 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 17,777 | |
| $110,001+ | 19,077 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $47,021 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 53% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6% | |
| Black | 29% | |
| Asian | 1% | |
| Two or more races | 5% | |
| Nonresident / international | 2% |
Other Four-year institutions in LA
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Christian College | Not reported | 0.0% | Not reported |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Not reported | 56.2% | $50,330 |
| Chamberlain University-Louisiana | Not reported | Not reported | $92,405 |
| Dillard University | Not reported | 43.3% | $39,196 |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Not reported | 45.5% | $59,419 |
| Grambling State University | $19,809 | 36.2% | $41,109 |
| Herzing University-New Orleans | Not reported | 15.4% | $36,909 |
| Louisiana Christian University | Not reported | 43.9% | $51,700 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | Not reported | Not reported | $78,495 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | Not reported | Not reported | $74,671 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $19,151 | 68.8% | $61,251 |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria | $7,065 | 34.2% | $42,205 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $111,536 | $120,193 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $86,608 | $88,910 | $25,638 |
| Homeland Security. | $81,715 | $96,660 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $76,710 | $80,813 | $31,250 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | $74,209 | $80,890 | $25,625 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $67,765 | $61,296 | $42,605 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $66,559 | $70,786 | $26,797 |
| Information Science/Studies. | $63,928 | $85,294 | $29,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $62,268 | $71,685 | Not reported |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $60,861 | $76,194 | $29,371 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $58,603 | $64,397 | Not reported |
| Biology, General. | $55,452 | $57,214 | $26,821 |
| History. | $55,115 | $50,680 | Not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $53,800 | $47,382 | $23,662 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $53,469 | $62,033 | Not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $52,689 | $59,916 | Not reported |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $51,927 | $68,257 | $28,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $51,722 | $54,562 | $24,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $51,672 | $51,389 | $27,962 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | $50,650 | $60,111 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10