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General Engineering at McNeese State University

If you plan to study General Engineering, take a look at what McNeese State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

McNeese State University sits in Lake Charles, LA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 general engineering graduations were recorded at McNeese State University.

Online Class Availability at McNeese State University

Many students take online classes at McNeese State University. Of 6,241 students, 1,117 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,183 (51%) took at least some classes online.

General Engineering Rankings at McNeese State University

These rankings give you a sense of how McNeese State University’s General Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Louisiana	#2 of 5
Best Value	Louisiana	#2 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#34 of 62
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 62
Best Value	Nationwide	#155 of 284
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#208 of 285

Earnings for General Engineering Graduates from McNeese State University

Students who complete McNeese State University’s General Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$64,056
2 years	$69,338
3 years	$76,973
4 years	$91,074
5 years	$99,434

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General Engineering graduates from McNeese State University report median earnings of $91,074, compared with $52,177 for all McNeese State University graduates — about 75% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Engineering graduates from McNeese State University is $27,249.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Engineering graduates at McNeese State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Engineering graduates at McNeese State University are 17% women (5) and 83% men (24).

General Engineering Bachelor’s Program at McNeese State University

Of the 27 bachelor’s general engineering graduates at McNeese State University, 19% were women (5) and 81% were men (22).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at McNeese State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 22% of General Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at McNeese State University, lower than the national average of 27%.*

General Engineering Master’s Program at McNeese State University

Among the 2 master’s general engineering degrees awarded at McNeese State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering master’s degree recipients at McNeese State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Engineering Concentrations at McNeese State University

This General Engineering program at McNeese State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Engineering	29

Best-Paid Careers for General Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the General Engineering program at McNeese State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for General Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Robotics Engineers	$72,925

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.