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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, Louisiana · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71497 · Phone: (318) 357-6011 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public trade/career school in Natchitoches, LA offering radiology and sonography programs, accredited by SACS and JRCERT.
The state average completion rate is 59.2%, and median graduate debt is $25,000 with median earnings of $47,021 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Northwestern State University of Louisiana; contact the school for current tuition. About 35.2% of students receive Pell Grants, and federal financial aid can be used here.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $50,030 | $63,680 | $76,240 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Louisiana (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public university in Natchitoches, Louisiana, that participates in federal student aid (Title IV) and holds accreditation from several bodies, including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and program-specific accreditors such as the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Among its trade-oriented offerings, the campus's main career-training program is in radiology and sonography, with one program counted in federal data.
Federal Scorecard data shows a state average completion rate of 59.2%, though how this campus compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who completed programs here carried a median debt of $25,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $47,021. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 35.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of financially needy students attend.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 5,519, functions primarily as a comprehensive university, with the radiology/sonography program representing its main trade-classified offering. Program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students—including adult career-changers—should contact the school directly to confirm fit. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the listed accreditors and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers a radiology and sonography program, which is its primary trade-classified offering in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate is 59.2%, but how this campus's rate compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carried a median debt of $25,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry were $47,021, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and different funding sources than for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review the listed accreditors directly and check outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?160038.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess fit for career-changers are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school at (318) 357-6011 or visit https://www.nsula.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative placement or outcome data against nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.