History at Nicholls State University
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Nicholls State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Nicholls State University is located in Thibodaux, LA.
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Online Class Availability at Nicholls State University
Distance learning is available at Nicholls State University. Among 6,043 students, 1,295 (21%) studied exclusively online and 2,193 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for History Graduates from Nicholls State University
Students who complete Nicholls State University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $27,439 |
| 3 years | $26,948 |
| 4 years | $40,844 |
| 5 years | $37,727 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Nicholls State University take home a median $40,844, compared with $53,303 for all Nicholls State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Nicholls State University stands at $28,512.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Nicholls State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
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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