Health Professions at McNeese State University
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what McNeese State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
McNeese State University is in Lake Charles, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at McNeese State University
Distance learning is available at McNeese State University. Among 6,241 students, 1,117 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,183 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at McNeese State University
These rankings give you a sense of how McNeese State University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #267 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #287 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #942 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1429 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from McNeese State University
Those who finish McNeese State University’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $76,642 |
| 2 years | $65,815 |
| 3 years | $72,141 |
| 4 years | $75,362 |
| 5 years | $77,565 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from McNeese State University report median earnings of $75,362, compared with $52,177 for all McNeese State University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from McNeese State University is $27,925.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at McNeese State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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
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