by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how McNeese ranks among other schools offering degrees in health professions.
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McNeese holds a strong position among schools offering health professions. Specifically, it ranked #1,429 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 14 |
| Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 14 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Louisiana | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| Best Value Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 15 |
| Best Value Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 15 |
| Best Value Health Professions Schools in Louisiana | 15 |
| College Major Best Value | 15 |
| College Major Best Value | 15 |
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 267 |
| Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 267 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, McNeese State University conferred 207 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at McNeese earn a median of $75,362 a year. This is above $52,177, the median for all majors at McNeese.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at McNeese, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $27,925 in student loans. This is higher than $24,573, the typical median for all majors at McNeese.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,147 | $6,647 |
| Fees | $3,342 | $3,342 |
Read more about McNeese tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at McNeese were White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from McNeese State University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at McNeese were White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from McNeese State University with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the health professions majors at McNeese State University.
This health professions program at McNeese breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 200 |
| Public Health | 21 |
| Allied Health Professions | 19 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 18 |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 8 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1 |