Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at McNeese State University
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese State University | $72,944* | $61,290 | — | — |
| Southern University at Shreveport | $78,352* | $66,154 | $35,875 | 0.46 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College | $76,405* | $61,912 | — | — |
| Louisiana Tech University | $75,694* | $65,416 | $21,192 | 0.28 |
| Delgado Community College | $75,597* | $62,861 | $35,330 | 0.47 |
| Louisiana Delta Community College | $74,622* | $65,283 | $22,176 | 0.30 |
| National Median | $68,409* | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Louisiana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University at Shreveport Shreveport | $4,958 | $78,352 | $35,875 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Schriever | $4,219 | $76,405 | — |
| Louisiana Tech University Ruston | $10,125 | $75,694 | $21,192 |
| Delgado Community College New Orleans | $4,678 | $75,597 | $35,330 |
| Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe | $4,159 | $74,622 | $22,176 |
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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 13 similar programs in LA. Actual outcomes may vary.