Psychology at McNeese State University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at McNeese State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, LA.
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Online Class Availability at McNeese State University
Many students take online classes at McNeese State University. Among 6,241 students, 1,117 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,183 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at McNeese State University
Use these rankings to compare McNeese State University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #4 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #62 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #223 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #410 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1262 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from McNeese State University
Students who complete McNeese State University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,342 |
| 2 years | $34,352 |
| 3 years | $36,666 |
| 4 years | $45,618 |
| 5 years | $46,256 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from McNeese State University take home a median $45,618, compared with $52,177 for all McNeese State University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from McNeese State University stands at $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at McNeese State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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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