Northwestern State University of Louisiana: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Northwestern State University of Louisiana at a glance

• 5,519

  students enrolled

• 1,997

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,606

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,180 in state, $15,968 out of state

• $39,485

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,021

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Northwestern State University of Louisiana reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Natchitoches Parish, where the college is.

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• 2

  open professional jobs

• 0

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.1%

  unemployment in Natchitoches Parish

  2026-08 · down 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $46,798

  median household income

  Natchitoches Parish

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, business & management, which lead to operations (1 open).

Hiring most: Kinder Morgan (1), Liviniti (1).

What they hire for: Operations (1), Product (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Seventh Planning District Consortium.

• Natchitoches-East American Job CenterNatchitoches · 318-357-3145 · M, T, W 8:00 am to 4:30 pm ;Th 8:00 am to 2:30 pm; Fri 8:00am-3:30pm(Closed for lunch 11:30am-12:30pm)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

Northwestern State University of Louisiana enrolls about 5,519 students and is a public 4-year institution in Natchitoches, Louisiana. It awards about 1,997 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,485 six years after entry and $47,021 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana offer AI or data science degrees?

Northwestern State University of Louisiana reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

2 open professional jobs are listed in Natchitoches Parish, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Kinder Morgan has the most openings.