by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how McNeese ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at McNeese was ranked #771 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #9 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, McNeese State University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in psychology from McNeese. This makes it the #57 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at McNeese is $26,414. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at McNeese was $418 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $356 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 49 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from McNeese, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at McNeese are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% 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 bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
McNeese does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
Psychology majors graduating with a master's degree from McNeese make a median salary of $57,570 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all psychology graduates with a master's is $49,123.
Of the 28 psychology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from McNeese, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master'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 master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at McNeese State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.