Health Sciences & Services at Nicholls State University
If you are interested in studying Health Sciences & Services, take a look at what Nicholls State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Nicholls State University is in Thibodaux, LA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 127 health sciences & services graduations were recorded at Nicholls State University.
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Studying Online at Nicholls State University
Many students take online classes at Nicholls State University. Of 6,043 students, 1,295 (21%) studied exclusively online and 2,193 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Nicholls State University
Rankings can help you compare Nicholls State University’s Health Sciences & Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 105 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #203 of 471 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #278 of 478 |
Earnings for Health Sciences & Services Graduates from Nicholls State University
Those who finish Nicholls State University’s Health Sciences & Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $22,420 |
| 3 years | $41,403 |
| 4 years | $52,159 |
| 5 years | $50,821 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Sciences & Services graduates from Nicholls State University earn a median of $52,159, compared with $53,303 for all Nicholls State University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Sciences & Services graduates from Nicholls State University is $22,336.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Health Sciences & Services graduates at Nicholls State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Nicholls State University are 87% women (110) and 13% men (17).
Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Program at Nicholls State University
Of the 127 bachelor’s health sciences & services graduates at Nicholls State University, 87% were women (110) and 13% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Nicholls State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 88 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 30% of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Nicholls State University, below the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at Nicholls State University
The Health Sciences & Services program at Nicholls State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 127 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Those who complete Health Sciences & Services program at Nicholls State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Sciences & Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.