Education at Nicholls State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Nicholls State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Nicholls State University sits in Thibodaux, LA.
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Studying Online at Nicholls State University
Distance learning is available at Nicholls State University. Of 6,043 students, 1,295 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,193 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Nicholls State University
Use these rankings to compare Nicholls State University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #9 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #14 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #170 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #265 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #634 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1294 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Nicholls State University
Students who complete Nicholls State University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,821 |
| 2 years | $43,175 |
| 3 years | $41,110 |
| 4 years | $47,348 |
| 5 years | $49,893 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from Nicholls State University earn a median of $47,348, compared with $53,303 for all Nicholls State University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Nicholls State University is $22,692.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Nicholls State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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