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. Also, learn how Nicholls State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Nicholls State University was ranked #896 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #12 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 639 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 896 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nicholls State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Nicholls State University is $42,434. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Nicholls State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Nicholls State University accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 accounting majors at Nicholls State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 178 |
| Management Information Systems | 30 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 29 |
| Marketing | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.