by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Nicholls State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Nicholls State University was ranked #552 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #7 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 518 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 552 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nicholls State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Nicholls State University is $29,508. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Nicholls State University was $501 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,922 | $6,015 |
| Fees | $3,251 | $3,251 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,938 | $10,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,996 | $5,996 |
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Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Nicholls State University in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nicholls State University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Nicholls State University does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Nicholls State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Nicholls State University.
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