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 Name | McNeese State University |
Type | Four-year, Public |
Address | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA |
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Online Students | 1,165 Enrolled Online Exclusively 3,170 Enrolled in Some Online Courses |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | In-State$8,460 Out-of-State$9,960 |
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Graduate Tuition & Fees | In-State$8,497 Out-of-State$9,997 |
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Student to Faculty | 19:1 (5.26%) |
Online Degree Programs |
Total | 29 Programs |
Associates | 1 Programs |
Bachelors | 4 Programs |
Masters | 10 Programs |
Post-Graduate | 14 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.
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
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors |
Masters | Doctorate |
Post-Graduate |
Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | 1 | 4 |
10 | NOT OFFERED | 14 |
Overall Programs | 2 | 1 | 33 |
17 | 1 | 15 |
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.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Curriculum and Instruction | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 3 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Educational/Instructional Technology | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
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Special Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
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Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
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Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
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Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
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Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
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Secondary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
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Reading Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
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School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
5 |
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Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 5 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
General Studies | NOT OFFERED |
58 |
148 | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 17 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Psychology | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 17 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
44 | 25 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Sociology | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
29 | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Health Services Administration | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
14 | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 50 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
10 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 38 |
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 Enrollment | 6,230 | |
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 1,165 |
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 3,170 |
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 1,895 |
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 Courses | 1,165 | |
Louisiana Resident | 1,077 |
Other State In U.S. | 79 |
Outside of U.S. | 9 |
Distance Learning Enrollment By Degree
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 1,165 | |
Undergraduate | 843 |
Graduate | 322 |
Distance Learning Enrollment Undergraduate Students
Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses | 843 | |
Degree/Certificate Seeking | 743 |
Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking | 100 |