Engineering at McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
McNeese State University graduates in engineering earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How McNeese State University Compares for Engineering
All 57 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA | $135,136 | $119,001 | #3 | $109,455 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $128,207 | $122,027 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | $122,845 | $111,781 | #5 | $92,491 |
| 4 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $114,228 | $103,940 | #12 | $82,956 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $110,208 | $112,083 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Brown University Providence, RI | $108,550 | $106,911 | #9 | $86,416 |
| 7 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $107,319 | $124,230 | #1 | $75,566 |
| 8 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $106,291 | $97,765 | #15 | $71,770 |
| 9 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $104,222 | $105,995 | #10 | $76,507 |
| 10 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $102,301 | $107,865 | #6 | $75,058 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McNeese State University engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,566 one year after graduating and $107,319 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McNeese State University rank for engineering?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, McNeese State University ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at McNeese State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for engineering ($89,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,554.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.