All Nicholls State University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Engineering · 4
- Education · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $42,434 | $66,499 | $23,410 |
| Management Information Systems | $44,153 | $65,635 | $26,875 |
| Business Administration | $41,860 | $54,927 | $26,000 |
| Marketing | $33,229 | $53,871 | $23,025 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $78,065 | $79,428 | $25,631 |
| Health Sciences | $28,062 | $49,343 | $22,336 |
| Dietetics | — | $47,677 | — |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies / Technicians | $52,842 | $74,167 | $19,125 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Surveying Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,549 | $49,442 | $22,692 |
| Special Education | — | $47,646 | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | $50,107 | $28,512 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $31,195 | $43,992 | $27,000 |
| English | $22,030 | $41,459 | $27,625 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $23,672 | $45,142 | $22,187 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $33,877 | $39,637 | $20,966 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $29,508 | $46,355 | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $23,038 | $46,969 | $26,063 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Nicholls State University students earn a median $45,454 ten years after starting college, more than 32% of Louisiana colleges we cover. 54% graduate within six years.
Nicholls State University majors questions
How many majors does Nicholls State University offer?
Nicholls State University offers 32 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Nicholls State University?
Nursing graduates from Nicholls State University earn a median $79,428 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,631.
Which Nicholls State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $39,637 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Nicholls State University overview