Median Earnings (1yr)
$57,964
45th percentile (60th in LA)
Sample Size
21
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How McNeese State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

McNeese State University graduates earn $58k, placing them in the 45th percentile of all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
McNeese State University$57,964$44,948
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans$74,205$59,332
Northwestern State University of Louisiana$58,627$54,284$26,7970.46
University of Holy Cross$54,241$60,662
University of Louisiana at Monroe$50,006$54,502$26,0000.52
National Median$60,447$27,0000.45

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in Louisiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
New Orleans
$74,205
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches
$8,864$58,627$26,797
University of Holy Cross
New Orleans
$16,160$54,241
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$9,190$50,006$26,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At McNeese State University, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.