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Computer Science at McNeese State University

If you plan to study Computer Science, take a look at what McNeese State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

McNeese State University sits in Lake Charles, LA.

During the most recent reporting year, 21 computer science degrees were granted at McNeese State University.

Online Class Availability at McNeese State University

Many students take online classes at McNeese State University. Of 6,241 students, 1,117 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,183 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at McNeese State University

Use these rankings to compare McNeese State University’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Louisiana	#6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Louisiana	#9 of 11
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#42 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#99 of 111
Best Value	Nationwide	#276 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#605 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from McNeese State University

Graduates of McNeese State University’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$49,618
2 years	$47,260
3 years	$60,301
4 years	$68,676
5 years	$72,568

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from McNeese State University earn a median of $68,676, compared with $52,177 for all McNeese State University graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at McNeese State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at McNeese State University are 10% women (2) and 90% men (19).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at McNeese State University

Of the 21 bachelor’s computer science graduates at McNeese State University, 10% were women (2) and 90% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at McNeese State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at McNeese State University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at McNeese State University

The Computer Science program at McNeese State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	21

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at McNeese State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.