Below are the key facts about this program at McNeese. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #13 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates McNeese as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #927 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 927 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Louisiana | 13 of 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 185 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at McNeese, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
The social sciences field at McNeese includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 23 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, McNeese State University handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
McNeese ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from McNeese report a median salary of $38,132 a year. This is below $52,177, the median for all majors at McNeese.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at McNeese, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $35,375 in student loans. This is above $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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at McNeese were White. Roughly 65% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |