by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Nicholls State University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Nicholls State University was ranked #1,001 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #12 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 381 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 440 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 604 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,001 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nicholls State University handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Nicholls State University. This makes it the #365 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Nicholls State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,065 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Nicholls State University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $16,818 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
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.
The nursing program at Nicholls State University awarded 135 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Nicholls State University nursing 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.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Nicholls State University make a median salary of $110,948 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Nicholls State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 97 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 23 |
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