Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · McNeese State University · Lake Charles, LA
$26,414Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,416Median earnings 4 years after
$43,040Median earnings 5 years after
$23,936Median federal debt
58Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at McNeese State University earn a median of $26,414 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,740–$67,229). Median debt is $23,936, about 91% of first-year earnings.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Louisiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Dillard University New Orleans | $33,143 | $34,741 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches | $32,765 | $24,245 |
| Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans | $31,585 | $20,250 |
| Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge | $31,165 | $31,000 |
| Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge | $31,165 | $31,000 |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria Alexandria | $30,362 | $21,199 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe | $29,046 | $22,647 |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport | $28,863 | $20,059 |
| Louisiana Tech University Ruston | $26,988 | $22,500 |
| Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans | $24,241 | $25,898 |
| Nicholls State University Thibodaux | $24,055 | $22,106 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge | $23,859 | $20,500 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette | $22,696 | $24,401 |
| University of New Orleans New Orleans | $21,243 | $14,960 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond | $20,870 | $24,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from McNeese State University make?
The median salary is $26,414 one year after graduation and $43,040 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,936.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.