Nichols College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Nichols College at a glance

• 1,163

  students enrolled

• 384

  degrees and certificates a year

• 63%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $33,036

  average net price a year

  Tuition $38,825

• $47,830

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $58,063

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  13% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Nichols College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Worcester County, where the college is.

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• 562

  open professional jobs

• 56

  entry level

  6 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  21 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Worcester County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $93,561

  median household income

  Worcester County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, security & protective services, psychology, which lead to finance (48 open), sales (32 open), operations (100 open), marketing (10 open), human resources (30 open).

Hiring most: Commonwealth Fusion Systems (77), Amazon (56), Consigli Construction (22), VulcanForms (21), Olympus America (20), Michael Page (16), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (16), Umass Memorial Health Care (12).

What they hire for: Engineering (170), Operations (100), Finance (48), Sales (32), Human Resources (30), Data & Analytics (20). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: MassHire Central Region Workforce Board, MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board, MassHire North Central Workforce Board, Metro South/West Workforce Board, Inc..

• MassHire Central - Worcester Career CenterWorcester · 508-799-1600 · Mon-Thurs 8:45am - 4:30pm; Fri. 9:45 am - 4:30 pm
• MassHire North Central Career CenterLeominster · 978-534-1481 · Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• MassHire Southbridge Career CenterSouthbridge · 508-765-6430 · Mon - Thurs 8:45am - 4:30pm; Fri 9:45am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Nichols College?

Nichols College enrolls about 1,163 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Dudley, Massachusetts. It awards about 384 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Nichols College?

63% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Nichols College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,830 six years after entry and $58,063 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Nichols College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Nichols College awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Nichols College?

562 open professional jobs are listed in Worcester County, 56 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. Commonwealth Fusion Systems has the most openings.