by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Nicholls State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Nicholls State University was ranked #942 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #10 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Nicholls State University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Nicholls State University is $39,389. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Nicholls State University, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,410 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,168.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Nicholls State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Nicholls State University. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Nicholls State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nicholls State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 151 |
| Management Information Systems | 32 |
| Marketing | 26 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 23 |
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