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Liberal Arts & Humanities at McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
32
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,282/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 13.7x earnings multiple (11.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #233 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $463K $463K $438K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.7x 13.7x 13.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 11.6x 11.6x 11.0x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 32 38

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,840
Out-of-state: $39,840 (11.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$45,028
-33% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,377
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,559
18% growth from Year 1

About McNeese State University

McNeese State University accepts 68% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 4,846 students in Lake Charles, LA.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Other Schools

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($103,135) DePaul University ($84,066) Molloy College ($74,868) Bentley University ($72,333) Champlain College ($71,207) Georgetown University ($66,719) Thomas More University ($62,607) Drexel University ($62,470)

Other Majors at McNeese State University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($77,239) Engineering, General ($75,566) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($57,964) Finance and Financial Management Services ($49,216) Accounting and Related Services ($46,774) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($44,262) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($44,225) Agriculture, General ($37,887)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does McNeese State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →