Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 50.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 54.3%
- Retention Rate
- 76.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $45,454
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,675
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 68.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $240/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $89,841 | $48,211 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies. | Bachelor | $73,446 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $60,030 | $24,738 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $56,641 | $19,884 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $52,733 | $17,417 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $52,107 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $47,046 | $19,636 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $45,500 | $23,725 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $45,383 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $42,682 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $40,768 | $41,772 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $39,286 | $21,008 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $37,779 | $23,825 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $37,748 | |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $21,462 |
Outcomes Overview
Nicholls graduates earn a median salary of $45,454 after ten years, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 50% with typical student loans of $22,675. Monthly loan payments of $240 consume about 6.4% of gross income, which falls within manageable territory. The 94.7% employment rate reflects strong job placement in Louisiana's healthcare, hospitality, and energy sectors. Many nursing graduates find immediate work in regional medical centers, while culinary arts students often join Louisiana's thriving restaurant industry. Business majors frequently stay local, working for petrochemical companies along the Gulf Coast. The combination of moderate debt loads, solid employment rates, and accessible in-state tuition creates an average return on investment for students committed to building careers in Louisiana.