Psychology at McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
McNeese State University graduates in psychology earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How McNeese State University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 1010 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $37,508 | $40,239 | #992 | $32,826 |
| 1011 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $37,473 | $43,378 | #928 | $26,988 |
| 1012 | Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO | $37,472 | $40,178 | #996 | $34,226 |
| 1013 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $37,416 | $43,312 | #930 | $26,414 |
| 1014 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $37,288 | $41,347 | #977 | $26,947 |
| 1015 | Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA | $36,808 | $33,517 | #1026 | — |
| 1016 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $36,507 | $39,880 | #999 | $27,433 |
Other Psychology Credentials at McNeese State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,570 | $79,341 | $35,378 |
Other Majors at McNeese State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McNeese State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,414 one year after graduating and $37,416 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McNeese State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, McNeese State University ranks #1013 by median pay four years after graduation, and #930 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at McNeese State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,936.
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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.