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McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA · Public · General
McNeese State University is a public institution in Lake Charles, LA. With a 68% admission rate and 1,120 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 4,846 students, offers 20 programs with earnings data, and has a 49% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
68%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,120
Enrollment
4,846
Completion Rate
49%
Cost of Attendance
$21,168
In-State Tuition
$8,460
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,960
Programs
20
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 20 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($21K)
Showing 20 of 20 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,239 | $72,067 | $21,168 | 3.6x | |
| 2 | Engineering, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,566 | $99,434 | $21,168 | 3.6x | |
| 3 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,964 | $48,318 | $21,168 | 2.7x | |
| 4 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,216 | $45,936 | $21,168 | 2.3x | |
| 5 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,774 | $50,857 | $21,168 | 2.2x | |
| 6 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,262 | $49,396 | $21,168 | 2.1x | |
| 7 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,225 | $45,505 | $21,168 | 2.1x | |
| 8 | Agriculture, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,887 | $52,104 | $21,168 | 1.8x | |
| 9 | MusicBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,305 | — | $21,168 | 1.7x | |
| 10 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,282 | $41,559 | $21,168 | 1.7x | |
| 11 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,178 | $40,540 | $21,168 | 1.6x | |
| 12 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,226 | — | $21,168 | 1.5x | |
| 13 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,183 | $44,679 | $21,168 | 1.4x | |
| 14 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,276 | $58,995 | $21,168 | 1.3x | |
| 15 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,193 | $44,155 | $21,168 | 1.3x | |
| 16 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,414 | $43,040 | $21,168 | 1.2x | |
| 17 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $25,131 | $42,915 | $21,168 | 1.2x | |
| 18 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $72,568 | $21,168 | — | |
| 19 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $52,464 | $21,168 | — | |
| 20 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $50,467 | $21,168 | — |