# Nicholls State University: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Thibodaux, LA. IPEDS 159966, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/nicholls-state-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,549
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,442 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,692 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in LA: 6 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (10 colleges, $50,510): -$1,068
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,619

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,442 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,714 | $48,427 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $10,527 | $47,582 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $12,139 | $54,868 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $16,784 | $75,864 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $17,954 | $81,152 | 4.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $53,800 | $23,662 | $13,606 | 43% |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $53,352 | $31,000 | $7,022 | 38% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $52,150 | $23,600 | $11,864 | 64% |
| University of New Orleans | $51,652 | $24,514 | $12,384 | 38% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $51,577 | $21,250 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Nicholls State University | $49,442 | $22,692 | $12,947 | 54% |
| McNeese State University | $48,195 | $22,500 | $12,493 | 47% |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $47,767 | $25,003 | $13,466 | 54% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $47,405 | $26,013 | $13,154 | 45% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $46,313 | $24,502 | $13,530 | 53% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $58,780 Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, $58,770 LA, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,180 Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, $59,850 LA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $59,510 Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, $58,070 LA, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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