Sociology at Nicholls State University
Ranked 263rd of 313 bachelor's programs in Sociology by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Sociology (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of Nicholls State University's bachelor's program in Sociology earn a median $31,982 one year after graduating, rising to $55,935 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 16% below the national median of $53,227 for this field, ranking 263rd of 313 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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