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Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at McNeese State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 44th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (LA wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at McNeese State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $75,566 | $107,319 | +20% | #7 of 57 | #1 | $25,554 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,239 | $85,928 | -3% | #510 of 966 | #162 | $23,011 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,774 | $67,331 | -12% | #540 of 796 | #329 | $18,683 |
| Computer Science | — | $64,834 | -39% | #340 of 349 | #320 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $49,216 | $62,705 | -25% | #423 of 452 | #316 | $27,680 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,262 | $60,532 | -11% | #778 of 1176 | #402 | $23,850 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $57,964 | $59,777 | -16% | #172 of 253 | #146 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $27,193 | $51,257 | -6% | #368 of 610 | #168 | $16,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,225 | $48,195 | +2% | #327 of 680 | #78 | $22,316 |
| Sociology | $30,183 | $47,592 | -10% | #349 of 462 | #144 | $31,539 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,131 | $47,166 | -16% | #522 of 660 | #323 | $22,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $34,178 | $46,223 | -17% | #584 of 660 | #413 | $24,685 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $35,282 | $45,669 | -14% | #373 of 476 | #248 | $24,377 |
| Marketing | — | $44,589 | -36% | #510 of 516 | #497 | — |
| Agriculture | $37,887 | $43,901 | -18% | #42 of 43 | #34 | $18,000 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $43,828 | -10% | #431 of 576 | #219 | — |
| Psychology | $26,414 | $37,416 | -26% | #1013 of 1027 | #930 | $23,936 |
| Music | $36,305 | — | — | — | — | $23,250 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,226 | $34,891 | -16% | #358 of 423 | #248 | $23,615 |
| Biology | $28,276 | — | — | — | — | $20,736 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The McNeese State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $273,937
- Avg rent near campus: $1,440/mo — vs ~$683/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 70601 (8.0% cap, Lake Charles)
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🏆 Where McNeese State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,147 | $6,647 |
| Room | $6,150 | |
| Board | $4,446 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,280 | $27,780 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,431 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,219 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,263 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,353 |
| $110,001+ | $17,328 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from McNeese State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology