McNeese State University offers 69 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 29 major programs - 1 Associate, 4 Bachelors, 10 Masters, and 14 Post-graduate Certificate.

The 2024 tuition & fees is $8,460 for Louisiana residents and $9,960 for out-of-state students.

Total 1,165 students out of total 6,230 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 850 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning.

McNeese State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Online Degrees / Programs Overview
School NameMcNeese State University
TypeFour-year, Public
Address4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA
Online Students1,165 Enrolled Online Exclusively
3,170 Enrolled in Some Online Courses
Undergraduate Tuition & FeesIn-State$8,460
Out-of-State$9,960
Graduate Tuition & FeesIn-State$8,497
Out-of-State$9,997
Student to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)
Online Degree Programs
Total29 Programs
Associates1 Programs
Bachelors4 Programs
Masters10 Programs
Post-Graduate14 Programs

2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 tuition & fees and costs trends over last 5 years at McNeese State University. Each cost is an average amount over the all offered programs. For Louisiana residents, the tuition & fees are $8,460 and $9,960 for non-Louisiana residents. For graduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees is $8,497 and $9,997 for out-of-state students.

The cost per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $356 for Louisiana residents and $418 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $504 for Louisiana residents and $561 for out-of-state students.

Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
Undergraduate (In-State)$8,102$8,382$8,380$8,440$8,460
Undergraduate (Out-of-State)$16,140$16,420$16,418$10,496$9,960
Graduate (In-State)$8,120$8,349$8,413$8,458$8,497
Graduate (Out-of-State)$16,157$16,386$16,450$9,958$9,997
Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
Undergraduate (In-State)$339$352$352$355$356
Undergraduate (Out-of-State)$675$688$688$417$418
Graduate (In-State)$460$473$473$476$504
Graduate (Out-of-State)$910$931$931$560$561

Online Programs By Area of Study

McNeese State University offers 69 degree programs through Certificate, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 29 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Associates, 4 Bachelors, 10 Masters, 14 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters.

The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.

Total Number of Online Degree Programs
CertificateAssociatesBachelors MastersDoctorate Post-Graduate
Online ProgramsNOT OFFERED14 10NOT OFFERED14
Overall Programs2133 17115

Majors and number of completers

The following tables show the offered programs by degree/certificate along with number of completers for each program last year.

CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Curriculum and InstructionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Educational/Instructional TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDONLY IN CLASSROOM NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Special Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and TalentedNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education ProgramsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education ProgramsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM1 NOT OFFERED 1
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED1 NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Reading Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
School Librarian/School Library Media SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 5
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 58 148NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM17 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
PsychologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM17 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4425 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
SociologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 29NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Health Services AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 14NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM50 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/NursingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM 10
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM38 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Distance Learning Program Student Population

At McNeese State University, there are 6,230 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,335 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,165 students are enrolled exclusively and 3,170 are enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment6,230
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,165
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses3,170
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,895

By location where enrolled students live, out of a total of 1,165 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 1,077 Louisiana Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 79 students living in the U.S. States other than Louisiana, and 9 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.

Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,165
Louisiana Resident1,077
Other State In U.S.79
Outside of U.S.9
Distance Learning Enrollment By Degree
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,165
Undergraduate843
Graduate322
Distance Learning Enrollment Undergraduate Students
Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses843
Degree/Certificate Seeking743
Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking100

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