# Nicholls State University: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Thibodaux, LA. IPEDS 159966, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/nicholls-state-university/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,877
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,637 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,966 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in LA: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (6 colleges, $38,054): +$1,583
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,953

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,637 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 | 6.8 years |
| 30-48k | $10,527 | $47,582 | 6.7 years |
| 48-75k | $12,139 | $54,868 | 7.7 years |
| 75-110k | $16,784 | $75,864 | 10.6 years |
| 110k+ | $17,954 | $81,152 | 11.4 years |

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

## Studio Art at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $43,364 | $21,500 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $40,307 | $24,250 | $13,154 | 45% |
| Nicholls State University | $39,637 | $20,966 | $12,947 | 54% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $36,472 | $26,000 | $13,530 | 53% |
| McNeese State University | $34,891 | $23,615 | $12,493 | 47% |
| University of New Orleans | $26,737 | not reported | $12,384 | 38% |

## 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
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, $83,640 LA, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% 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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