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How strong are the academics at McNeese State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

18:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

McNeese has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

McNeese State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on McNeese's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at McNeese State University:

71%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are McNeese State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
General Studies
Business Administration and Management, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Psychology, General
42.2
63.56
84.92
106.28
127.64
149

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agriculture, General 49
  • Agriculture, General 49
  • AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 49
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 39
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 84
  • Accounting 39
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 24
  • Finance, General 22
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 25
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 21
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 11
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 9
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 27
  • Mechanical Engineering 22
  • Chemical Engineering 20
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 17
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 149
  • Health Services Administration 21
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 19
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 18
History
  • History, General 8
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 28
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 121
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 9
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 8
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 7
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 68
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 7
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 60
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 23
  • Political Science and Government, General 8
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 21
  • Music Performance, General 10
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