by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how McNeese ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at McNeese was ranked #251 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 251 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 311 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, McNeese State University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at McNeese is $35,282. This is less than $36,340, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at McNeese paid an average of $418 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $356 per credit hour. 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 | $3,313 | $3,313 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,596 | $10,596 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 liberal arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from McNeese. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
McNeese does not offer an online option for its liberal arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the McNeese Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 liberal arts majors earned their associate's degree from McNeese. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at McNeese are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from McNeese State University with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at McNeese State University.
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