Health Professions at Nicholls State University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Nicholls State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Nicholls State University sits in Thibodaux, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Nicholls State University
Many students take online classes at Nicholls State University. Among 6,043 students, 1,295 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,193 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Nicholls State University
Rankings can help you compare Nicholls State University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #172 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #288 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #963 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1100 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Nicholls State University
Those who finish Nicholls State University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $76,752 |
| 2 years | $50,418 |
| 3 years | $62,910 |
| 4 years | $69,680 |
| 5 years | $77,414 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Nicholls State University report median earnings of $69,680, compared with $53,303 for all Nicholls State University graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Nicholls State University is $23,984.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Nicholls State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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