Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, Louisiana · Public · 4,737 undergraduates
All 29 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr). Another 31 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,714 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,527 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,139 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,784 |
| $110k and up | $17,954 |
| All families (average) | $12,947 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $54,927 | +$20,577 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $79,428 | +$45,078 | clears the bar | $24,738 | 0.5 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $43,992 | +$9,642 | clears the bar | $21,898 | 2.3 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,343 | +$14,993 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,011 | +$8,661 | clears the bar | $22,106 | 2.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $43,133 | +$8,783 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $120,260 | +$85,910 | clears the bar | $48,211 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,142 | +$10,792 | clears the bar | $21,666 | 2 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $53,746 | +$19,396 | clears the bar | $19,636 | 1 yr |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $79,041 | +$44,691 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,442 | +$15,092 | clears the bar | $21,008 | 1.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,499 | +$32,149 | clears the bar | $20,463 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $99,776 | +$65,426 | clears the bar | $19,884 | 0.3 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,459 | +$7,109 | clears the bar | $19,423 | 2.7 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $46,969 | +$12,619 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 29 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 54% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.