Visual & Performing Arts at Nicholls State University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Nicholls State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Nicholls State University is 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%) studied exclusively online and 2,193 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Nicholls State University
Graduates of Nicholls State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $20,687 |
| 3 years | $25,090 |
| 4 years | $27,500 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Nicholls State University take home a median $27,500, compared with $53,303 for all Nicholls State University graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Nicholls State University is $20,966.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Nicholls State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Visual & Performing Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
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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