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Registered Nursing at McNeese State University

If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at McNeese State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

McNeese State University sits in Lake Charles, LA.

During the most recent reporting year, 190 registered nursing degrees were awarded at McNeese State University.

Online Class Availability at McNeese State University

Online coursework is an option 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.

Registered Nursing Rankings at McNeese State University

Use these rankings to compare McNeese State University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Louisiana #8 of 28
Best Value Louisiana #10 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #172 of 498
Best Value Southeast (Region) #254 of 524
Best Value Nationwide #776 of 1,843
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #890 of 1,861

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Louisiana #8 of 28
Best Value Louisiana #10 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #172 of 498
Best Value Southeast (Region) #254 of 524
Best Value Nationwide #776 of 1,843
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #890 of 1,861

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at McNeese State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at McNeese State University are 92% women (174) and 8% men (16).

Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at McNeese State University

Among the 149 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at McNeese State University, 93% were women (138) and 7% were men (11).

McNeese State University gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 118
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 20
Asian 1
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Registered Nursing majors at McNeese State University

Minority students account for 20% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at McNeese State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Registered Nursing Master’s Program at McNeese State University

Among the 41 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at McNeese State University, 88% were women (36) and 12% were men (5).

McNeese State University gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at McNeese State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 33
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 5
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Registered Nursing majors at McNeese State University

Minority students account for 20% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at McNeese State University, lower than the national average of 39%.*

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

Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates

Students who finish Registered Nursing program at McNeese State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889

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