Nichols College
Nichols College offers a small, New England campus in a rural setting. The student body is focused on business education, with programs ranging from bachelor's to master's degrees. Its location in Dudley, Massachusetts, provides a classic college town environment, removed from major urban centers.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Nichols College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 30% of students receive Pell Grants; 74% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $29,717, roughly 26% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $27,176 | $108,704 |
| $30K – $48K | $27,084 | $108,336 |
| $48K – $75K | $28,420 | $113,680 |
| $75K – $110K | $31,323 | $125,292 |
| $110K+ | $34,586 | $138,344 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $40,375 | $161,500 |
Programs at Nichols College
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Accounting
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68
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$53,761/yr | Very High | 4.3x |
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Finance
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65
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$49,581/yr | Very High | 3.8x |
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Business Administration
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60
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$48,790/yr | High | 3.5x |
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Business
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56
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$44,801/yr | High | 3.1x |
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Criminal Justice
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51
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$45,774/yr | Moderate | 2.8x |
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Health & Physical Education
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34
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$32,564/yr | Moderate | 2.6x |
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