Nursing at McNeese State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at 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, 200 nursing graduations were recorded at McNeese State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at McNeese State University
Distance learning is available 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.
Nursing Rankings at McNeese State University
Use these rankings to compare McNeese State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #8 of 28 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #10 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #175 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #254 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #785 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #922 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from McNeese State University
Students who complete McNeese State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,922 |
| 2 years | $66,356 |
| 3 years | $70,573 |
| 4 years | $75,011 |
| 5 years | $82,065 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from McNeese State University earn a median of $75,011, compared with $52,177 for all McNeese State University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from McNeese State University comes in at $26,100.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at McNeese State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at McNeese State University are 92% women (184) and 8% men (16).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at McNeese State University
Among the 149 bachelor’s nursing graduates at McNeese State University, 93% were women (138) and 7% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at McNeese State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 118 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at McNeese State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at McNeese State University
Of the 41 master’s nursing degrees awarded at McNeese State University, 88% were women (36) and 12% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at McNeese State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at McNeese State University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at McNeese State University
The Nursing program at McNeese State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 190 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at McNeese State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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