Delta College Inc
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Mandeville, LA (2026)
Mandeville, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,203 to $22,647 per year for indexed programs. Mandeville has a population of about 12,931. Median household income is $89,122 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $217,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Mandeville
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Mandeville. Distances are calculated from Mandeville 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 Mandeville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Northshore Technical Community College
Published tuition$4,203 - $15,772
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Delta College-Slidell Campus
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Southeastern Louisiana University
Published tuition$8,373 - $22,647
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Compass Career College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Mandeville
Mandeville is part of the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metro area (BLS area code 43640). 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 | $81,160 | Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $87,551 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,500 | Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $64,186 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $217,490 | Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $234,617 |
| Nurse Midwife | $119,280 | LA statewide | $128,673 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,840 | Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $137,907 |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,050 | Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $36,731 |
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.
Mandeville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,931 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $89,122 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 46.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in St. Tammany County | 5,272 workers, 79 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Mandeville-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Slidell, LA – 19.3 mi away (94,320 pop)
- New Orleans, LA – 23.3 mi away (1,024,421 pop)
- Hammond, LA – 23.6 mi away (69,616 pop)
- Kenner, LA – 27.0 mi away (67,089 pop)
- Central, LA – 57.8 mi away (28,529 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Mandeville, LA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Mandeville. The closest is Delta College Inc in Covington, LA (6.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Compass Career College (24.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Mandeville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Mandeville are: Nurse Anesthetist ($217,490), Nurse Practitioner ($127,840), 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 Slidell instead of Mandeville?
Slidell, LA is 19.3 miles from Mandeville 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 Mandeville an affordable place to study nursing?
Mandeville’s median household income of $89,122 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mandeville 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.