Business Administration, Management and Operations

Master's degree · Nicholls State University · Thibodaux, LA

CIP 52.02

$70,499Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$99,776Median earnings 4 years after
$84,450Median earnings 5 years after
$19,884Median federal debt
45Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business Administration, Management and Operations at Nicholls State University earn a median of $70,499 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $103,485 four years after graduating (middle half: $69,982–$153,484). Median debt is $19,884, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's degree) at other Louisiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans
$109,759$83,281
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
$98,275$54,666
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport
$83,144$21,230
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
$70,148—
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston
$64,038$17,100
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$61,995$21,952
University of New Orleans
New Orleans
$59,452$31,401
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$58,435$17,851
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$56,001—
Herzing University-New Orleans
Metairie
$54,065$41,000
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge
$53,179$49,378
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge
$53,179$49,378

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates from Nicholls State University make?

The median salary is $70,499 one year after graduation and $84,450 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,884.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.