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Registered Nursing at Nicholls State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Nicholls State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Nicholls State University sits in Thibodaux, LA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 166 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Nicholls State University.

Studying Online at Nicholls State University

Online coursework is an option at Nicholls State University. Of 6,043 students, 1,295 (21%) studied exclusively online and 2,193 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Registered Nursing Rankings at Nicholls State University

Use these rankings to compare Nicholls State University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Louisiana #7 of 28
Best Value Louisiana #12 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #137 of 498
Best Value Southeast (Region) #262 of 524
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #771 of 1,861
Best Value Nationwide #826 of 1,843

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Louisiana #7 of 28
Best Value Louisiana #12 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #137 of 498
Best Value Southeast (Region) #262 of 524
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #771 of 1,861
Best Value Nationwide #826 of 1,843

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Nicholls State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Nicholls State University are 89% women (148) and 11% men (18).

Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Nicholls State University

Of the 126 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Nicholls State University, 88% were women (111) and 12% were men (15).

Nicholls State University gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Nicholls State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 84
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 19
Asian 5
American Indian / Alaska Native 4
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Registered Nursing majors at Nicholls State University

Minority students account for 32% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Nicholls State University, below the national average of 43%.*

Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Nicholls State University

Among the 40 master’s registered nursing graduates at Nicholls State University, 92% were women (37) and 8% were men (3).

Nicholls State University gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Nicholls State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 28
Black / African American 11
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Registered Nursing majors at Nicholls State University

Minority students account for 30% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Nicholls State University, lower than the national average of 39%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Nicholls State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889

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