Business & Commerce at Nichols College
If you plan to study Business & Commerce, take a look at what Nichols College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Nichols College is located in Dudley, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 53 business & commerce degrees were granted at Nichols College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Nichols College
Many students take online classes at Nichols College. Of 1,392 students, 305 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Nichols College
Use these rankings to compare Nichols College’s Business & Commerce program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #9 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #20 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #21 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #275 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #540 of 561 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #9 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #20 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #21 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #275 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #540 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Nichols College
Graduates of Nichols College’s Business & Commerce program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,838 |
| 2 years | $45,956 |
| 3 years | $54,161 |
| 4 years | $58,542 |
| 5 years | $65,586 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Business & Commerce graduates from Nichols College report median earnings of $58,542, compared with $62,493 for all Nichols College graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Business & Commerce graduates from Nichols College comes in at $25,356.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Business & Commerce graduates at Nichols College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Business & Commerce graduates at Nichols College are 40% women (21) and 60% men (32).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Nichols College
Among the 4 associate’s business & commerce graduates at Nichols College, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Nichols College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Nichols College, below the national average of 50%.*
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at Nichols College
Among the 49 bachelor’s business & commerce graduates at Nichols College, 37% were women (18) and 63% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Nichols College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Nichols College, below the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Nichols College
The Business & Commerce program at Nichols College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 53 |
Best-Paid Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish Business & Commerce program at Nichols College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.