McNeese State University

What are the graduation rates for students at McNeese State University?

Reported completion data show that about 25% of students in the relevant first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort graduated within four years, while about 46% graduated within six years. These figures measure defined groups over set periods; they are not the odds of graduation for every student McNeese enrolls.

An overall reported graduation measure is 47%, and first-year retention is 68%. The overall and six-year graduation figures need not match because reporting measures can use different definitions or cohorts. Transfer students, part-time students, and students who leave for another institution may have experiences not captured well by a first-time, full-time graduation rate. Applicants comparing programs should consider required course sequences, advising, and whether needed classes are offered often enough to support their planned timetable.

What is the earning potential for graduates at McNeese State University?

Federal College Scorecard program data report median earnings roughly one year after completion for certain groups of former McNeese students with matched earnings records. They describe observed outcomes for the reported population, not a starting-salary offer or a prediction for an individual graduate.

Among the reported fields, engineering shows one-year median earnings of $64,056, registered nursing $62,639, and computer science $49,618. Business administration is reported at $37,248 and teacher education for specified levels and methods at $39,893. The figures differ substantially by field, but they also reflect factors beyond the degree, including occupation, location, further education, and prior experience.

Scorecard program figures generally concern federally aided completers whose earnings could be matched to administrative records. They do not represent every graduate, and a one-year measure says little about long-term earnings growth. Small programs may not have publishable figures. Compare a program's outcomes with its cost, licensing requirements, and the kinds of jobs its graduates seek rather than treating one median as a guaranteed return.