McNeese State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

McNeese State University at a glance

• 5,005

  students enrolled

• 1,294

  degrees and certificates a year

• 47%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,493

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,147 in state, $6,647 out of state

• $38,713

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $46,453

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

What students study

AI and data programs

McNeese State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around McNeese State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Calcasieu Parish, where the college is.

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• 96

  open professional jobs

• 11

  entry level

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  4 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Calcasieu Parish

  2026-08 · down 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $67,849

  median household income

  Calcasieu Parish

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering, which lead to clinical (2 open), finance (9 open), sales (10 open), operations (16 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (4 open).

Hiring most: Fidelity Investments (8), Bechtel (6), Cintas (4), Northrop Grumman (4), TMG Insurance Services (3), EquipmentShare (2), First Federal Bank of LA (2), Graybar (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (22), Operations (16), Sales (10), Finance (9), Data & Analytics (7), Legal (5). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Calcasieu Consortium Workforce Development Board.

• Calcasieu American Job CenterLake Charles · 337-721-4010 · Mon-Wed, Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thurs 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is McNeese State University?

McNeese State University enrolls about 5,005 students and is a public 4-year institution in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It awards about 1,294 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at McNeese State University?

47% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do McNeese State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,713 six years after entry and $46,453 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does McNeese State University offer AI or data science degrees?

McNeese State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near McNeese State University?

96 open professional jobs are listed in Calcasieu Parish, 11 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Fidelity Investments has the most openings.