# Nicholls State University: History (bachelor's)

Thibodaux, LA. IPEDS 159966, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/nicholls-state-university/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,107 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,512 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in LA: 2 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (7 colleges, $46,315): +$3,792
- Versus the U.S. median: -$433

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,107 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 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,527 | $47,582 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $12,139 | $54,868 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,784 | $75,864 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $17,954 | $81,152 | 4.6 years |

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

## History at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $55,115 | not reported | $13,606 | 43% |
| Nicholls State University | $50,107 | $28,512 | $12,947 | 54% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $48,454 | $18,625 | $19,151 | 69% |
| University of New Orleans | $46,315 | not reported | $12,384 | 38% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $45,161 | $24,073 | $13,154 | 45% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $45,142 | $20,500 | $11,864 | 64% |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $38,974 | $26,000 | $13,466 | 54% |

## 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
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, $115,950 LA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, $32,350 LA, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% 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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