McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA · Public · 5,005 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$50K
In-state tuition
$9K
Out-of-state tuition
$11K
Graduation rate
47%
Acceptance rate
78%
Median debt
$11K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $21K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1087 |
| ACT composite (median) | 22.0 |
| First-year retention | 68% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $43K |
| SAT math (median) | 555 |
| Undergraduate composition | 61% White · 19% Black · 5% Hispanic · 2% Asian |
| Official website | www.mcneese.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | $64K | $20K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $63K | $18K |
| Computer Science. | $50K | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $46K | $22K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $40K | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $37K | $18K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $37K | $20K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $36K | — |
| Marketing. | $34K | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $32K | $28K |
| Sociology. | $32K | $28K |
| Agriculture, General. | $31K | $22K |
Compare with similar colleges in — LA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $13K | 68% | $12K | $64K |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $11K | 52% | $12K | $53K |
| Delgado Community College | $4K | — | $9K | $38K |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $9K | 46% | $11K | $50K |
| Baton Rouge Community College | $4K | — | $8K | $40K |
| Louisiana Tech University | $11K | 61% | $14K | $58K |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria | $7K | 29% | $11K | $46K |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $9K | 44% | $16K | $51K |
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