Bossier Parish Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Bossier City, LA (2026)
Bossier City, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,109 to $24,496 per year for indexed programs. Bossier City has a population of about 62,832. Median household income is $55,130 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $230,440 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Bossier City
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Bossier City. Distances are calculated from Bossier City city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Bossier City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Published tuition$4,109 - $17,202
Online programs--
Panola College
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Online programsYes
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Published tuition$8,864 - $24,496
Online programsYes
Texarkana College
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Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Bossier City
Bossier City is part of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area (BLS area code 43340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,080 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $94,434 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,340 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $68,797 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $230,440 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $271,745 |
| Nurse Midwife | $119,280 | LA statewide | $140,660 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,740 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $148,278 |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,160 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $37,925 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Bossier City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,832 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,130 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 84.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Bossier County | 2,554 workers, 32 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Bossier City-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Shreveport, LA – 8.5 mi away (291,749 pop)
- Marshall, TX – 39.9 mi away (22,014 pop)
- Ruston, LA – 60.0 mi away (28,371 pop)
- Longview, TX – 63.8 mi away (100,852 pop)
- Texarkana, AR – 66.0 mi away (30,283 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Bossier City, LA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Bossier City. The closest is Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, LA (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texarkana College (68.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Bossier City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Bossier City are: Nurse Anesthetist ($230,440), Nurse Practitioner ($125,740), Nurse Midwife ($119,280). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Shreveport instead of Bossier City?
Shreveport, LA is 8.5 miles from Bossier City and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Bossier City an affordable place to study nursing?
Bossier City’s median household income of $55,130 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bossier City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.