# Nicholls State University: Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences (bachelor's)

Thibodaux, LA. IPEDS 159966, CIP 19.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/nicholls-state-university/majors/family-and-consumer-sciences-human-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,163
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,241 (U.S. median for this major: $46,136 across 49 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,125 (U.S. median $26,690)
- Rank in LA: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (6 colleges, $41,338): -$1,097
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,895

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,241 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 | 6.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,527 | $47,582 | 6.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,139 | $54,868 | 7.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,784 | $75,864 | 9.8 years |
| 110k+ | $17,954 | $81,152 | 10.5 years |

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

## Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University and A & M College | $48,596 | $39,100 | $20,077 | 27% |
| Southern University Law Center | $48,596 | $39,100 | not reported | not reported |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $42,434 | $43,158 | $13,606 | 43% |
| Nicholls State University | $40,241 | $31,125 | $12,947 | 54% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $38,968 | not reported | $19,151 | 69% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $38,514 | $25,401 | $13,154 | 45% |

## Careers
- 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

## 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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