by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Nichols ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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The bachelor's program at Nichols was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 119 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nichols College handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at Nichols is $44,801. This is less than $47,842, which is the national median of all general business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Nichols, general business students borrow a median amount of $35,548 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at Nichols is $306 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Nichols paid an average of $793 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,825 | $38,825 |
| Fees | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,950 | $14,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Of the 70 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in general business from Nichols in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nichols College with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Nichols general business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Nichols Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Associate’s in general business from Nichols in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Nichols are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nichols College with a associate's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Nichols College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 99 |
| Accounting | 58 |
| Marketing | 30 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 20 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 7 |