by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at McNeese. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, McNeese highly for nursing, ranked #901 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 901 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana | 7 of 27 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 179 of 550 |
Here is each degree level offered in nursing at McNeese, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 149 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, McNeese State University awarded 149 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
McNeese is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 6 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 126 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 574 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from McNeese report a median salary of $75,011 a year. This is above $52,177, the median for all majors at McNeese.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at McNeese, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,100 in student loans. This is higher than $24,573, the typical median for all majors at McNeese.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,147 | $6,647 |
| Fees | $3,342 | $3,342 |
Learn more about McNeese tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at McNeese are White. Approximately 79% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
McNeese granted 149 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
Graduate study is also available at McNeese. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 41 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 7 |
