by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Nicholls State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in health professions.
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Nicholls State University is a solid choice among schools offering health professions. In particular, it placed #1,100 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 12 |
| Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 12 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Louisiana | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| Best Value Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 17 |
| Best Value Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 17 |
| Best Value Health Professions Schools in Louisiana | 17 |
| College Major Best Value | 17 |
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 172 |
| Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 172 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 172 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 172 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Nicholls State University awarded 261 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Nicholls State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,680 a year. This is above $53,303, the median for all majors at Nicholls State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Nicholls State University, health professions students borrow a median amount of $23,984 in student loans. This is lower than $24,449, the typical median for all majors at Nicholls State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,922 | $6,015 |
| Fees | $3,227 | $3,227 |
Learn more about Nicholls State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 12% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Nicholls State University are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nicholls State University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 176 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at Nicholls State University are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nicholls State University with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Nicholls State University.
The health professions program at Nicholls State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 166 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 127 |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 23 |