Southeastern Louisiana University
Published tuition$8,373 - $22,647
Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Hammond, LA (2026)
Hammond, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,079 to $22,647 per year for indexed programs. Hammond has a population of about 20,790. Median household income is $41,222 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Hammond, LA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $304,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Hammond
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Hammond. Distances are calculated from Hammond 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 Hammond. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Compass Career College
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Delta College Inc
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Northshore Technical Community College
Published tuition$4,203 - $15,772
Online programs--
River Parishes Community College
Published tuition$4,079 - $15,274
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Hammond
Hammond is part of the Hammond, LA metro area (BLS area code 25220). 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 | $76,200 | Hammond, LA | $90,178 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $55,840 | Hammond, LA | $66,083 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $304,640 | Hammond, LA | $360,521 |
| Nurse Midwife | $119,280 | LA statewide | $141,160 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $123,350 | Hammond, LA | $145,976 |
| Nursing Assistant | $33,010 | Hammond, LA | $39,065 |
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.
Hammond at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,790 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $41,222 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 84.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Tangipahoa County | 1,640 workers, 43 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hammond-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Mandeville, LA – 23.6 mi away (95,576 pop)
- Central, LA – 34.8 mi away (28,529 pop)
- Kenner, LA – 36.2 mi away (67,089 pop)
- Baton Rouge, LA – 40.5 mi away (589,675 pop)
- Slidell, LA – 42.9 mi away (94,320 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Hammond, LA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Hammond. The closest is Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is River Parishes Community College (35.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Hammond?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Hammond are: Nurse Anesthetist ($304,640), Nurse Practitioner ($123,350), 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 Mandeville instead of Hammond?
Mandeville, LA is 23.6 miles from Hammond 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 Hammond an affordable place to study nursing?
Hammond’s median household income of $41,222 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hammond 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.