Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA · Associate's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
Nicholls State University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Nicholls State University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 459 | Barton County Community College Great Bend, KS | $43,148 | $44,795 | #409 | $25,863 |
| 460 | Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN | $43,145 | $47,131 | #273 | $26,355 |
| 461 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $43,143 | $45,381 | #374 | $27,483 |
| 462 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $43,133 | $49,930 | #139 | — |
| 463 | Rockingham Community College Wentworth, NC | $43,129 | $46,284 | #322 | $30,865 |
| 464 | City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Chicago, IL | $43,108 | $42,353 | #591 | $32,380 |
| 465 | Midland College Midland, TX | $43,092 | $43,812 | #480 | $24,147 |
Other Majors at Nicholls State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | $79,041 | $63,555 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nicholls State University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,133 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nicholls State University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Nicholls State University ranks #462 by median pay four years after graduation, and #139 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Nicholls State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125).
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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.