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Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA nicholls.edu 4,772 students

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.

Programs
16
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$36,445
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$8,173
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $9,266/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Nicholls State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 35% of students receive Pell Grants; 43% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $8,822 $35,288
$30K – $48K $10,582 $42,328
$48K – $75K $12,659 $50,636
$75K – $110K $15,504 $62,016
$110K+ $15,799 $63,196
Sticker price (no aid) $8,173 $32,692
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Nicholls State University

16 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
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 & Petroleum Technology Compare across schools →
60
$52,842/yr Moderate 20.9x
Accounting Compare across schools →
60
$42,434/yr Very High 13.1x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →
59
$44,153/yr Very High 19.4x
Marketing Compare across schools →
49
$33,229/yr Very High 14.4x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
40
$33,877/yr Moderate 9.4x
Culinary Arts Compare across schools →
39
$23,038/yr Low 10.8x
Biology Compare across schools →
36
$23,672/yr High 14.3x
Sociology Compare across schools →
35
$30,583/yr High 11.1x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
32
$28,062/yr High 14.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
32
$24,055/yr High 11.7x
Family & Consumer 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 Compare across schools →
24
$22,030/yr Very High 10.3x