Williams Technical College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Houma, LA (2026)
Houma, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,079 to $16,674 per year for indexed programs. Houma has a population of about 32,760. Median household income is $54,637 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $203,250 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Houma
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Houma. Distances are calculated from Houma 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 Houma. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Fletcher Technical Community College
Published tuition$4,219 - $16,674
Online programsYes
Healthcare Training Institute
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Blue Cliff College-Metairie
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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 Houma
Houma is part of the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area (BLS area code 26380). 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 | $75,740 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $89,001 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $53,240 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $62,562 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $203,250 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $238,837 |
| Nurse Midwife | $119,280 | LA statewide | $140,165 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,660 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $150,012 |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,140 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $35,417 |
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.
Houma at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,760 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,637 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Terrebonne County | 2,675 workers, 24 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Houma-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Morgan City, LA – 30.4 mi away (30,061 pop)
- Kenner, LA – 40.2 mi away (67,089 pop)
- New Orleans, LA – 57.5 mi away (1,024,421 pop)
- Baton Rouge, LA – 64.8 mi away (589,675 pop)
- Hammond, LA – 65.7 mi away (69,616 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Houma, LA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Houma. The closest is Williams Technical College in Houma, LA (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is River Parishes Community College (44.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Houma?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Houma are: Nurse Anesthetist ($203,250), Nurse Practitioner ($127,660), 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 Morgan City instead of Houma?
Morgan City, LA is 30.4 miles from Houma 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 Houma an affordable place to study nursing?
Houma’s median household income of $54,637 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Houma 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.