Nicholls State University Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Nicholls State University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Nicholls State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Nicholls State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Nicholls Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | $17,930 | $50,440 |
Salary Score ™ for Nicholls Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $18,600 | $37,480 | |
| Biology, General | $22,500 | $17,620 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $22,960 | $36,280 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,590 | $29,690 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $25,000 | $29,410 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | Not Reported | $28,600 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $19,250 | $24,040 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $31,700 | $26,930 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $21,510 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $23,000 | $25,190 | |
| History | $25,370 | $27,670 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Not Reported | $31,760 | |
| Marketing | $15,000 | $35,420 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $20,690 | $30,000 | |
| Psychology, General | $21,600 | $25,580 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $22,460 | $59,330 | |
| Sociology | $28,620 | $26,590 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $22,050 | $36,340 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $22,470 | $39,780 |
Salary Score ™ for Nicholls Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $54,640 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $49,220 | $43,430 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $18,000 | $44,930 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $29,280 | $44,900 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $38,470 | $79,850 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not Reported | $40,550 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $21,200 | $41,410 |
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The education program at Nicholls State University was a great experience in helping me grow into a confident teacher. Middle school can be a tough age to teach, and NSU prepared me for everything I needed to begin my journey. The professors were helpful, the classmates became family, and my advisor was always easy to reach.
Nicholls State University is very student oriented. Throughout my time here, I never had a problem with professors or administration. They are all very eager to help you succeed. I have also built many professional relationships with faculty and staff alike. My advisor was very, very helpful in getting me to my education goals. Because of her, I have two degrees and five minors. Nicholls is a great place to attend. It is big enough to include everything they need, but also small enough so that an individual... Read More