by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on McNeese State University, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
McNeese State University awards degrees and credentials ranging from associate degrees up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 2,108 undergraduate · 380 graduate (2,488 total)
The most popular majors at McNeese State University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
Among McNeese State University programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $69,922 |
| Engineering, General. | $64,056 |
| Computer Science. | $49,618 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $46,414 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $40,392 |
Browse every major at McNeese State University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,244 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. |
200 | $69,922 |
| Public Health. ↳ Health Services Administration. |
21 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. |
19 | $46,414 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. |
18 | NA |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. ↳ Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist. |
8 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. |
125 | $37,248 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
39 | $37,474 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
24 | $33,790 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
22 | $36,133 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · Humanities/Humanistic Studies. |
180 | $25,939 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
83 | $27,209 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 72 | $30,740 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 29 | $64,056 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | 22 | NA |
| Chemical Engineering. | 20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, General. | 49 | $30,681 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
25 | $40,392 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist. · Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. |
11 | NA |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. ↳ Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. |
5 | NA |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. ↳ Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. |
3 | NA |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | 2 | NA |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
45 | $34,351 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
39 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
23 | $32,122 |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
21 | $22,671 |
| Music. ↳ Music Performance, General. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 24 | NA |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Creative Writing. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Mass Communication/Media Studies. |
26 | $26,036 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 21 | $49,618 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, Other. · Chemistry, General. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. ↳ Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management. |
7 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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