Northwestern State University of Louisiana

What are the graduation rates for students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

Reported graduation figures show that 30% of Northwestern State students in the relevant first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort completed within four years, while 45% completed within six years. The reported first-year retention rate is 71%, meaning roughly seven in ten students in the measured cohort returned the following fall.

These federal reporting measures follow defined entering groups; they do not describe every student who attends NSU. Transfer students, part-time students and some returning adult learners are not represented in the standard first-time, full-time graduation cohort. For an applicant, the difference between four- and six-year completion matters financially: additional terms can mean more tuition and living expenses, even when a student ultimately earns a degree. Major-specific course sequences and transfer-credit evaluations can provide more useful planning information than the institution-wide rate alone.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures report median earnings one year after completion for graduates with reported earnings in its federally aided student population. They are early-career observations, not starting-salary offers or predictions for every graduate.

Reported examples include $63,885 for registered nursing and related nursing fields, $52,057 for information science and $39,767 for teacher education focused on particular levels and methods. The reported figure for business administration is $33,378. These amounts describe different fields, not the effect of choosing one program over another.

Coverage and sample sizes vary by program. Earnings can also reflect local labor markets, prior experience, further education, hours worked and whether a graduate works in the field studied. Students comparing programs should consider licensing outcomes, placement opportunities, likely borrowing and longer-term career paths alongside a one-year earnings measure.