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Fine and Studio Arts at Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,877/yr (33% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)

ROI 13.9x earnings multiple (12.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #26 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Fine and Studio Arts graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$450K	$454K	$430K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.8x	13.9x	13.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.1x	12.2x	11.6x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,692

Out-of-state: $37,064 (12.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,364

-48% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,966

7.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$27,500

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

Graduates of Nicholls State University's Fine and Studio Arts program earn $33,877/yr in their first year — 33% above the $25,391 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The 13.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,966 debt-to-$33,877 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #26 ranking out of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs nationally puts Nicholls State University in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

About Nicholls State University

Nicholls State University has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 4,772 in Thibodaux, LA.

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Top Career Paths

Art directors $111,040/yr

Special effects artists and animators $99,800/yr

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr

View all 12 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nicholls State University's Fine and Studio Arts program score?

This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Fine and Studio Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →