Nichols College
Dudley, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 1,163 undergraduates
All 11 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr). Another 13 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,054 |
| $30k to $48k | $24,749 |
| $48k to $75k | $31,978 |
| $75k to $110k | $33,851 |
| $110k and up | $35,731 |
| All families (average) | $33,036 |
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 | Master's Degree | $91,050 | +$50,006 | clears the bar | $29,640 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,926 | +$21,882 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $53,531 | +$12,487 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $78,894 | +$37,850 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $75,321 | +$34,277 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $60,365 | +$19,321 | clears the bar | $26,949 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,297 | +$22,253 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $96,385 | +$55,341 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $81,485 | +$40,441 | clears the bar | $25,522 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,824 | +$11,780 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| International Business | Bachelor's Degree | $68,608 | +$27,564 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 63% 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.