# Nicholls State University: Sociology (bachelor's)

Thibodaux, LA. IPEDS 159966, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/nicholls-state-university/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,583
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,361 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,074 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in LA: 4 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (8 colleges, $45,776): +$1,585
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,759

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,361 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 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,527 | $47,582 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $12,139 | $54,868 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $16,784 | $75,864 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $17,954 | $81,152 | 5.5 years |

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

## Sociology at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $54,442 | $24,959 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $50,847 | $12,000 | $39,949 | 86% |
| McNeese State University | $47,592 | $35,375 | $12,493 | 47% |
| Nicholls State University | $47,361 | $26,074 | $12,947 | 54% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $44,192 | $24,954 | $11,864 | 64% |
| Southern University and A & M College | $43,844 | $33,906 | $20,077 | 27% |
| Southern University Law Center | $43,844 | $33,906 | not reported | not reported |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $43,316 | $24,250 | $13,530 | 53% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, $52,600 LA, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% 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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