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Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA · Public · General
Nicholls State University is a public institution in Thibodaux, LA. With a 96% admission rate and 1,145 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 4,772 students, offers 20 programs with earnings data, and has a 50% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
96%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,145
Enrollment
4,772
Completion Rate
50%
Cost of Attendance
$21,519
In-State Tuition
$8,173
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,266
Programs
21
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 20 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($22K)
Showing 20 of 20 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,065 | $76,027 | $21,519 | 3.6x | |
| 2 | Mining and Petroleum Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,842 | $71,690 | $21,519 | 2.5x | |
| 3 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,549 | $44,812 | $21,519 | 2.2x | |
| 4 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,153 | $66,793 | $21,519 | 2.1x | |
| 5 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,434 | $46,209 | $21,519 | 2.0x | |
| 6 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,860 | $49,085 | $21,519 | 1.9x | |
| 7 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,877 | — | $21,519 | 1.6x | |
| 8 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,229 | $50,378 | $21,519 | 1.5x | |
| 9 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,195 | $41,545 | $21,519 | 1.4x | |
| 10 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,583 | $39,634 | $21,519 | 1.4x | |
| 11 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,508 | $30,372 | $21,519 | 1.4x | |
| 12 | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,163 | $42,620 | $21,519 | 1.4x | |
| 13 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,062 | $50,821 | $21,519 | 1.3x | |
| 14 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $24,055 | $41,452 | $21,519 | 1.1x | |
| 15 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $23,672 | $50,054 | $21,519 | 1.1x | |
| 16 | Culinary Arts and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $23,038 | $38,417 | $21,519 | 1.1x | |
| 17 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $22,030 | $36,865 | $21,519 | 1.0x | |
| 18 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $42,698 | $21,519 | — | |
| 19 | Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $46,500 | $21,519 | — | |
| 20 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $37,727 | $21,519 | — |