Psychology at Nicholls State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, take a look at what 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.
Featured schools near , edit
Online & Distance Learning 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.
Psychology Rankings at Nicholls State University
Use these rankings to compare Nicholls State University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #6 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #10 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #216 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #452 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1241 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Nicholls State University
Those who finish Nicholls State University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,239 |
| 2 years | $28,498 |
| 3 years | $31,916 |
| 4 years | $40,003 |
| 5 years | $48,734 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Nicholls State University take home a median $40,003, compared with $53,303 for all Nicholls State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Nicholls State University comes in at $23,250.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Nicholls State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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.