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Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University's campus sits on 287 acres along Bayou Lafourche, offering a scenic, bayou-country setting. As part of the Acadiana region, the university provides unique opportunities for students interested in coastal studies and environmental sciences. Its location provides easy access to both New Orleans and Baton Rouge, blending a smaller campus feel with proximity to larger city amenities.
Avg Grad Earnings
$36,445/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
46/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$8,173/yr
Out-of-state: $9,266/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 35% of students receive Pell Grants and 43% take federal loans.
| Family Income |
Avg Net Price/yr |
4-Year Net Cost |
Net-Price ROI |
| $0 – $30K |
$8,822 |
$35,288 |
10.3x |
| $30K – $48K |
$10,582 |
$42,328 |
8.6x |
| $48K – $75K |
$12,659 |
$50,636 |
7.2x |
| $75K – $110K |
$15,504 |
$62,016 |
5.9x |
| $110K+ |
$15,799 |
$63,196 |
5.8x |
| Sticker price (no aid) |
$8,173 |
$32,692 |
11.1x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at Nicholls State University
16 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program |
DW Score |
Earnings |
AI Risk |
ROI |
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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86 |
$78,065/yr |
High |
22.3x |
Teacher Education
Compare across schools |
63 |
$46,549/yr |
High |
12.7x |
Business Administration
Compare across schools |
61 |
$41,860/yr |
High |
14.0x |
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians
Compare across schools |
60 |
$52,842/yr |
Moderate |
20.9x |
Accounting and Related Services
Compare across schools |
60 |
$42,434/yr |
Very High |
13.1x |
Management Information Systems and Services
Compare across schools |
59 |
$44,153/yr |
Very High |
19.4x |
Marketing
Compare across schools |
49 |
$33,229/yr |
Very High |
14.4x |
Fine and Studio Arts
Compare across schools |
40 |
$33,877/yr |
Moderate |
9.4x |
Culinary Arts and Related Services
Compare across schools |
39 |
$23,038/yr |
Low |
10.8x |
Biology, General
Compare across schools |
36 |
$23,672/yr |
High |
14.3x |
Sociology
Compare across schools |
35 |
$30,583/yr |
High |
11.1x |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Compare across schools |
32 |
$28,062/yr |
High |
14.5x |
Psychology, General
Compare across schools |
32 |
$24,055/yr |
High |
11.7x |
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Compare across schools |
31 |
$29,163/yr |
High |
12.0x |
Communication and Media Studies
Compare across schools |
27 |
$29,508/yr |
High |
8.3x |
English Language and Literature, General
Compare across schools |
24 |
$22,030/yr |
Very High |
10.3x |
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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