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.
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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).
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 |
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).
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 |
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 |
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.