Biology at Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Nicholls State University graduates in biology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nicholls State University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 786 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $45,207 | $48,471 | #756 | $31,420 |
| 787 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $45,197 | $45,463 | #797 | $25,100 |
| 788 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $45,173 | $48,081 | #760 | $34,012 |
| 789 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $45,142 | $52,255 | #646 | $23,672 |
| 790 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $45,068 | $47,969 | #761 | — |
| 791 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $44,880 | $51,952 | #655 | $36,095 |
| 792 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $44,880 | $51,952 | #656 | $36,095 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nicholls State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,672 one year after graduating and $45,142 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nicholls State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Nicholls State University ranks #789 by median pay four years after graduation, and #646 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Nicholls State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,666.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.