According to the school, Northwestern State University is a responsive, student-oriented institution that is committed to the creation, dissemination, and acquisition of knowledge through teaching, research, and service. The University maintains as its highest priority excellence in teaching in graduate and undergraduate programs. Northwestern State University will prepare its students to become productive members of society and will promote economic development and improvements in the quality of life of the citizens in its region.
* Source: US Department of education: Institute of education statistics** Refers to % of students receiving some form of financial aid† Indicates school information is being used instead of campus information
Associate's Degrees
Associate's in Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Associate's in Business/Commerce, General
Associate's in Criminal Justice/Police Science
Associate's in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Associate's in General Studies
Associate's in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Associate's in Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's in Accounting
Bachelor's in Anthropology
Bachelor's in Biology Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's in Business Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Chemistry Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Bachelor's in Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
Bachelor's in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's in English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Fine/Studio Arts, General
Bachelor's in General Studies
Bachelor's in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Bachelor's in History, General
Bachelor's in Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Bachelor's in Industrial Technology/Technician
Bachelor's in Information Science/Studies
Bachelor's in Journalism
Bachelor's in Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Bachelor's in Mathematics Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
Bachelor's in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Bachelor's in Music Performance, General
Bachelor's in Music Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Bachelor's in Physics Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Physics, General
Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Bachelor's in Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Bachelor's in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Bachelor's in Rhetoric and Composition
Bachelor's in Social Studies Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Social Work
Bachelor's in Sociology
Bachelor's in Speech Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Master's Degrees
Master's in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Master's in Art/Art Studies, General
Master's in Clinical Psychology
Master's in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
Master's in Curriculum and Instruction
Master's in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Master's in Education, General
Master's in Education, Other
Master's in Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Master's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Master's in English Language and Literature, General
Master's in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Master's in Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Master's in Music Performance, General
Master's in Nursing Administration
Master's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Master's in Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Master's in Secondary Education and Teaching
Master's in Special Education and Teaching, General
Master's in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration, General