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Nicholls State University

Posted onMay 7, 2021March 6, 2025 Updated onMarch 9, 2025 Reading Time: 5 minutes

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Nicholls State University College of Business Administration
MBA Programs in Business
Tuition, ROI, Graduate Salary, GMAT Requirements

 

$28,000

Average Tuition

$56,641

Average Starting Salary*

500

Average GMAT Scores

898

Average Student Enrollment


College of Business Administration at Nicholls State University MBA Program in Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

College of Business Administration

  • 906 East First Street, PO Box 2015, NSU, Thibodaux, LA - 70310
  • Nicholls State University

  • Business School

    Institution Control: Public
  • AACSB Accreditation: Business and Accounting
  • Academic Year: Semester
  • Full-Time Faculty:
  • Business Programs

    Business Degrees & Concentrations: General Business, Management, Nonprofit and Science and Technology

  • Offered As: Campus, Full-Time, Online and Part-Time

  • Undergraduate School of Business

    Undergrad Degrees Conferred: 212
  • In-State Tuition: $7,535

  • MBA Program Ranking(s)

    Ranked by: MBAGuide

  • MBA Tuition & Fees

    In-State Tuition: $28,000

  • Enrollment

    Full-time, All: 898

  • Average GMAT Score

    Average GMAT MBA: 500

  • Student / Faculty Ratio

    Institution: 17:1

  • Average Starting Salary

    Graduate Salary*: $56,641

  • Award Levels

    Award Levels Offered: E-MBA, MBA and Undergraduate

  • Social Links

    Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter

  • GMAT Requirements

    GMAT Required* (yes, no, optional, recommended): Conditional

  • MBAGuide Rankings

    Program Rankings:
    • Most Affordable Online MBA or Masters in Louisiana
    • Best MBA or Masters Program in Louisiana
    • Best Online MBA or Masters in Louisiana

Compare Nicholls State University's Tuition, Salary, ROI, Student / Faculty Ratio, Enrollment (Alumni) and GMAT Requirements

Compare how the MBA program at Nicholls State University measures up against Louisiana, national, and online averages across key metrics of Tuition, Graduate Salary, Graduate ROI, Student / Faculty Ratios, Enrollment (Alumni) and GMAT Requirements to help you evaluate your educational investment.

Averages Nicholls State University Online Louisiana
Tuition $28,000 $37,167 $30,492
Salary $56,641 $79,354 $55,872
ROI 102% 196% 182%
S/F Ratio 17:1 17:1 20:1
 Enrollment 898 2,654 1,937
GMAT GMAT Required: Yes

Average GMAT Score: 500

561 514

Compare Average MBA Tuition

In Louisiana the most affordable MBA program is $8,460 and the most expensive is $116,040. The average tuition cost in the state is $30,492. Currently, the average in-state MBA tuition for Nicholls State University is $28,000.

Comparison Group MBA Tuition Averages
Nicholls State University $28,000
Louisiana Average $30,492
Online Average $37,167
National Average $42,528

    • Nicholls State University average in-state tuition is $28,000
    • The average Louisiana in-state MBA tuition is $30,492
    • The average online MBA tuition in the United States is $37,167
    • The national average in-state tuition in the United States is $42,528

The most affordable Online MBA program in Louisiana is $8,879 while the most expensive online program is $116,040. The average online tuition for Louisiana programs is $32,570. Research the most affordable AACSB online MBA programs across the nation.

  • Nicholls State University's average in-state tuition is $28,000
  • Louisiana average in-state tuition is $32,570
  • National for average in-state tuition in the United States is $37,167
  • Online average for in-state tuition is $37,167
  • Find the most affordable online MBA schools.

Compare Average Graduate MBA Salaries

The highest average graduate salary1 for an MBA program in Louisiana is $97,241 and the lowest is $39,900. The average graduate MBA salary in the state is $55,872. Currently, the average MBA graduate salary for Nicholls State University is estimated to be $56,641.

Comparison Group Graduate MBA Salary Averages
Nicholls State University $56,641
Louisiana Average $55,872
Online Average $79,354
National Average $82,899

    • National average for MBA graduate salary is $82,899
    • Online average for graduate MBA salary is $79,354

For online MBA programs in Louisiana, the highest average graduate salary1 is $97,241 and the lowest is $45,300. The average graduate MBA salary in the state is $56,121. Currently, the average MBA graduate salary for Nicholls State University is estimated to be $56,641.

    • Louisiana average for online MBA starting salary is $56,121
    • National average for online MBA starting salary is $79,354

Find the online MBA programs with highest and lowest average online MBA starting salaries.

Compare Average ROI for Graduate MBA Students

The highest average graduate ROI1 for MBA students in Louisiana is 436% and the lowest is -16%. The average graduate MBA ROI in the state is 182%. Currently, the average MBA graduate ROI for Nicholls State University is estimated to be 102%.

Comparison Group Graduate MBA ROI Averages
Nicholls State University 102%
Louisiana Average 182%
Online Average 196%
National Average 186%

    • National average for MBA graduate ROI is 186%
    • Online average for graduate MBA ROI is 196%

For online MBA programs in Louisiana, the highest average graduate ROI1 is 436% and the lowest is -16%. The average graduate MBA ROI in the state is 171%. Currently, the average MBA graduate ROI for Nicholls State University is estimated to be 102%.

    • Louisiana average for online MBA starting ROI is 171%
    • National average for online MBA starting ROI is 196%

Find the schools with the highest and lowest ROI for graduating MBA students.

Compare Business School Student / Faculty Ratios

The average student to faulty ratio for business schools in Louisiana ranges between a low of 11:1 to a high of 63:1 with an average Student Faculty Ratio of 20:1. Currently, Nicholls State University has an average student-to-faculty ratio for its MBA program of 17:1.

Comparison Group Average Student to Faculty Ratios
Nicholls State University 17:1
Louisiana Average 20:1
Online Average 17:1
National Average 16:1

    • Nicholls State University Average Student Faculty Ratio: 17:1
    • Louisiana Student Faculty Ratio: 20:1
    • Average U.S. Student Faculty Ratio: 16:1
    • Average Online Student Faculty Ratio: 17:1

For online MBA programs, the student-to-faculty ratios range between a low of 2:1 to a high of 63:1 with an average of 17:1.

Research the best and worst student-to-faculty ratios.

Compare Average Business School Enrollment (Alumni)

In Louisiana, the average business school enrollment ranges between a low of 442 to a high of 6,676 with an average of 1,937. Currently, Nicholls State University average school enrollment is 898.

Comparison Group Average Business School Enrollment / Alumni
Nicholls State University 898
Louisiana Average 1,937
Online Average 2,654
National Average 2,533

 

    • Nicholls State University Average School Enrollment: 898
    • Louisiana's Average School Enrollment: 1,937
    • National Average for School Enrollment: 2,533
    • Online Average for School Enrollment: 2,654

For online business schools, enrollments range from a low of 152 to a high of 21,000 with an average of 2,654.

Research, find and compare online business schools enrollments.

Compare Average GMAT Scores

The average GMAT score for an MBA program in Louisiana ranges between a low of 375 to a high of 605 with an average of 514. At the present time, Nicholls State University average GMAT score for its MBA program is 500.

Comparison Group Average GMAT Scores
Nicholls State University 500
Louisiana Average 514
Online Average 561
National Average 567

    • Nicholls State University Average GMAT: 500
    • Louisiana's Average GMAT Scores: 514
    • National Average for GMAT Scores: 567
    • Online Average for GMAT Scores: 561

For online MBA programs GMAT scores range from a low of 265 to a high of 732 with an average of 561.

Many MBA programs no longer require the GMAT, making these exams optional or conditional based on specific criteria. While some business schools have eliminated standardized testing requirements entirely, others still consider test scores as a component of the application process. Even at test-optional institutions, admissions committees may require the GMAT for applicants with lower GPAs or limited quantitative coursework. Ultimately, strong test scores can strengthen an application, but many programs now evaluate candidates holistically based on work experience, academic background, and leadership potential.

    • Find MBA programs that do not require a GMAT or make the exam optional or conditional
    • Find Online MBA programs with the highest and lowest GMAT requirements

Louisiana Schools Offering Online MBA Degrees

  • Nicholls State University
  • Louisiana Tech University
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • Louisiana State University Shreveport
  • Southeastern Louisiana University
  • McNeese State University
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe
  • Louisiana State University
  • Loyola University New Orleans
  • Tulane University
  • Southern University and A&M College

Louisiana Schools Offering both Campus and Online MBA Degrees

Find the best ranked MBA programs in Louisiana and also find the best best online MBA programs accepting Louisiana students.

  • Nicholls State University
  • University of New Orleans
  • Louisiana Tech University
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • Louisiana State University Shreveport
  • Grambling State University
  • Southeastern Louisiana University
  • McNeese State University
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe
  • Louisiana State University
  • Loyola University New Orleans
  • Tulane University
  • Southern University and A&M College

Cities in Louisiana Where You Can Find MBA Programs

Using the following links, compare average tuition costs, starting graduate salaries, program ROIs, averaged required GMAT scores, strong alumni networks and more.

  • Baton Rouge
  • Grambling
  • Hammond
  • Lafayette
  • Lake Charles
  • Monroe
  • Natchitoches
  • New Orleans
  • Ruston
  • Shreveport
  • Thibodaux
.

Nicholls State University College of Business Administration Summary

In-state tuition and fees for the MBA program at College of Business Administration is $28,000. Of all MBA programs offered in Louisiana, the average cost for in-state tuition and fees is $30,492 a year. The average cost for in-state tuition and fees for an online MBA program is $37,167 a year.

The average GMAT score to enter into College of Business Administration is 500 while the average GMAT score to for MBA schools in Louisiana is 514.31, and the average GMAT score to enter into an online GMAT program is 560.93.

After graduating, the school reports that the average graduate salary is $56,641.

Comparing in-state tuition to the average graduate salary, you can expect an ROI on your MBA education to be in the range of 102%

The average in-state tuition you can expect to pay is about $28,000, and the average GMAT score for acceptance in their program is 500.

After graduating, the school reports that the average graduate salary is $56,641. Comparing in-state tuition to the average graduate salary, you can expect an ROI on your MBA education to be in the range of 102%

Programs are offered as: Campus, Full-Time, Online and Part-Time.

The school is ranked by: Nicholls State University's MBA program is accredited by the AACSB and is ranked by the following publications: MBAGuide

Averages Nicholls State University Online Louisiana
Tuition $28,000 $37,167 $30,492
Salary $56,641 $79,354 $55,872
ROI 102% 196% 182%
S/F Ratio 17:1 17:1 20:1
 Enrollment 898 2,654 1,937
GMAT GMAT Required: Yes

Average GMAT Score: 500

561 514

1*If a school does not provide average graduate salary information or graduate ROI data on their web site, MBAGuide estimates these figures using a variety of state and regional sources including the CollegeNavigator, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and state or regional equivalents. If you find mistakes in our database, please contact us.

Data sources: IPEDS, National Center of Educational Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (ERIC), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), 520 MBA Schools, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). If you notice errors in the MBA program database, please contact us.

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