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, and more. Also, learn how Nicholls State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Nicholls State University was ranked #303 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 185 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 303 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nicholls State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Nicholls State University paid an average of $501 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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.
All of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Nicholls State University in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Nicholls State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into 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 special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Nicholls State University special ed 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 special ed majors at Nicholls State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 44 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 42 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 32 |
| Instructional Media Design | 16 |
| Student Counseling | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.