U.S. median for this major: $74,373.
College Scorecard field of study; 53 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,903.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,481. College Scorecard.
Nicholls State University Accounting: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Accounting nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Nicholls State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,714 | $48,427 | 1.4 years |
| $30–48k | $10,527 | $47,582 | 1.4 years |
| $48–75k | $12,139 | $54,868 | 1.6 years |
| $75–110k | $16,784 | $75,864 | 2.2 years |
| $110k+ | $17,954 | $81,152 | 2.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (30% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Accounting graduates 4 years after graduating ($66,499) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $34,011 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Accounting at Louisiana colleges
Every Louisiana college we cover that reports Accounting graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $82,617 | $19,600 | $19,151 | 69% |
| 2 | Loyola University New Orleans | $69,590 | — | $23,696 | 59% |
| 3 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | $69,533 | $12,834 | $13,466 | 54% |
| 4 | McNeese State University | $67,331 | $20,500 | $12,493 | 47% |
| 5 | Nicholls State University | $66,499 | $23,410 | $12,947 | 54% |
| 6 | Louisiana Tech University | $65,284 | $22,000 | $11,864 | 64% |
| 7 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $61,117 | $30,624 | $7,022 | 38% |
| 8 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $60,861 | $29,371 | $13,606 | 43% |
| 9 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $60,241 | $23,240 | $13,530 | 53% |
| 10 | University of New Orleans | $59,301 | $18,069 | $12,384 | 38% |
| 11 | Southeastern Louisiana University | $59,067 | $21,250 | $13,154 | 45% |
| 12 | Herzing University-New Orleansbachelor's & associate | $54,345 | — | $21,269 | 15% |
| 13 | Southern University and A & M College | $53,159 | $30,750 | $20,077 | 27% |
| 14 | Southern University Law Center | $53,159 | $30,750 | — | — |
| 15 | Grambling State University | $50,208 | $43,106 | $19,809 | 36% |
7 more Louisiana colleges offer Accounting but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Accounting graduates
Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Financial Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Financial and Investment Analysts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Nicholls State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Nicholls State University
- Acceptance rate: 91% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 54% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,454
- Full cost breakdown · all 32 majors · overview
Related majors at Nicholls State University
- Finance—
- Business Administration$54,927
- Marketing$53,871
Nicholls State University Accounting questions
How much do Nicholls State University Accounting graduates earn?
Accounting graduates of Nicholls State University earn a median $66,499 four years after graduating and $42,434 one year after. The U.S. median for Accounting graduates across 741 colleges is $74,373.
How much debt do Nicholls State University Accounting graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Accounting graduates of Nicholls State University is $23,410, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,903.
Is Nicholls State University a good school for Accounting in Louisiana?
On pay, Accounting graduates of Nicholls State University earn $66,499 four years out, $5,638 above the median for the same major across 15 Louisiana colleges ($60,861) and $7,874 below the U.S. median ($74,373). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Nicholls State University rank for Accounting in Louisiana?
Of 15 Louisiana colleges reporting Accounting graduate earnings, Nicholls State University ranks 5th. The highest is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College at $82,617.
What jobs do Accounting graduates get?
A common career is accountant / auditor, with a median wage of $74,620 in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA area and $83,680 nationally. Others include financial managers and financial and investment analysts.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Nicholls State University Accounting: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/nicholls-state-university/majors/accounting (College Scorecard and BLS data).