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 health science.
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The bachelor's program at Nicholls State University was ranked #301 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #3 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 188 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 301 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nicholls State University handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Nicholls State University is $28,062. This is less than $35,624, which is the national median of all health science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Nicholls State University, health science students borrow a median amount of $16,725 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,345.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
Of the 97 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in health science from Nicholls State University in 2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Nicholls State University does not offer an online option for its health science 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 health science majors at Nicholls State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 184 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.