Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Nicholls State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 39th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (LA wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Nicholls State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,065 | $79,428 | -11% | #744 of 966 | #348 | $24,738 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | $52,842 | $74,167 | +2% | — | — | $17,417 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $42,434 | $66,499 | -13% | #566 of 796 | #352 | $20,463 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $44,153 | $65,635 | -21% | #145 of 166 | #113 | $23,825 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,860 | $54,927 | -20% | #966 of 1176 | #693 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $33,229 | $53,871 | -22% | #468 of 516 | #371 | $21,462 |
| History | — | $50,107 | -1% | #242 of 459 | #68 | $24,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,549 | $49,442 | +4% | #268 of 680 | #59 | $21,008 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $28,062 | $49,343 | -20% | #129 of 156 | #90 | $20,500 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | $47,677 | -14% | #65 of 70 | #52 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $47,646 | -6% | #131 of 177 | #48 | — |
| Sociology | $30,583 | $47,361 | -10% | #355 of 462 | #148 | $22,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $23,038 | $46,969 | -1% | #9 of 12 | #3 | $25,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $29,508 | $46,355 | -18% | #544 of 660 | #350 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $23,672 | $45,142 | -21% | #789 of 841 | #646 | $21,666 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $31,195 | $43,992 | -21% | #193 of 207 | #146 | $21,898 |
| Psychology | $24,055 | $43,011 | -15% | #874 of 1027 | #561 | $22,106 |
| English Language and Literature | $22,030 | $41,459 | -15% | #475 of 576 | #320 | $19,423 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $29,163 | $40,241 | -17% | #40 of 49 | #32 | $28,250 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $33,877 | $39,637 | -4% | #262 of 423 | #108 | $20,966 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Nicholls State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,922 | $6,015 |
| Room | $7,120 | |
| Board | $3,818 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,407 | $27,500 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,822 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,582 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,659 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,504 |
| $110,001+ | $15,799 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Nicholls State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology