by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Nicholls State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Nicholls State University as a strong choice for culinary arts, ranked #65 out of 183 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Culinary Arts Schools | 65 of 183 |
| Best Culinary Arts Schools in Louisiana | 1 of 5 |
| Best Culinary Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 42 |
The following degree levels are available for culinary arts at Nicholls State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Associate’s | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Nicholls State University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in culinary arts.
Nicholls State University is among the very best schools in the country for culinary arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Culinary Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 1 |
| Best Culinary Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Culinary Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
Culinary Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Nicholls State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,052 a year. This is lower than $53,303, the median for all majors at Nicholls State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Nicholls State University, culinary arts students borrow a median amount of $26,063 in student loans. This is higher than $24,449, the typical median for all majors at Nicholls State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,922 | $6,015 |
| Fees | $3,227 | $3,227 |
Learn more about Nicholls State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 40% of culinary arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of culinary arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Nicholls State University are White. Roughly 73% of graduates 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 culinary arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Nicholls State University conferred 30 bachelor’s completions in culinary arts/chef training in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Nicholls State University handed out 7 associate’s degrees in culinary arts.
Nicholls State University is not yet ranked for culinary arts at the associate’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of culinary arts associate’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of culinary arts associate’s degree graduates at Nicholls State University are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nicholls State University with a associate’s in culinary arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Nicholls State University awarded 7 associate’s degrees in culinary arts/chef training in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
