Is Nicholls State University worth it?
Nicholls State University is a public, four-year institution in Thibodaux, Louisiana (small city). It awarded 1,219 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and health services.
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Federal context for Nicholls State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,613
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,767
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,454
Average net price
$12,947
Completion rate
54%
Completions (2024)
1,219
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
4,737
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $78,065 | $79,428 | 187 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $31,195 | $43,992 | 112 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $41,860 | $54,927 | 109 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $50,644 | $56,621 | 46 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $110,948 | $120,260 | 44 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $29,508 | $46,355 | 39 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $46,549 | $49,442 | 39 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $52,842 | $74,167 | 37 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Bachelor's | $23,038 | $46,969 | 36 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $70,499 | $99,776 | 36 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $50,546 | $53,746 | 35 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $29,163 | $40,241 | 35 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $24,055 | $43,011 | 35 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $42,434 | $66,499 | 35 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $28,062 | $49,343 | 31 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 127 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 126 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 109 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 93 |
| General Studies | Associate | 81 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 78 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 46 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 40 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | Bachelor's | 30 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 24% | 4,114 |
| Educational Services | 24% | 4,041 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 1,272 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 1,050 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 906 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 887 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 654 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 602 |
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Sources: federal figures for Nicholls State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Louisiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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