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Accolades & Awards

Accolades & Awards

Current McNeese State University Rankings

McNeese State University has been named:

National Program Rankings

Here’s how McNeese bachelor’s and master’s degree programs rank in comparison to the thousands of degree programs offered nationwide:


Education

Our Master of Education in School Counseling is ranked:

Our Master of Elementary Education is ranked:

Our Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is ranked:

  • #35 in affordability by University HQ (2023


Liberal Arts

Our online Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology is ranked:

  • in the Top 30 for Best Online Bachelor’s in Sociology by Intelligent.com. (2024

Our Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies is ranked:

  • in the Top 20 by Intelligent.com (2023)

Our Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice is ranked:

Psychology

The online Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology program at McNeese is ranked

  • #47 in affordability by University HQ (2024)

 The Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology program at McNeese is ranked

  • Top 15 in affordability by University HQ (2024)
  • Top 15 by besthealthdegree.com (2024
  • #11 on Most Affordable Online Masters
  • No. 6 among the Top 40 Most Affordable Online Master’s in Psychology Programs of 2021 by Best Colleges Online

The Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis program at McNeese is ranked

  • No. 1 in 2024 by BestValueSchools.org based on accreditation, enrollment and affordability.
  • Top 15 Online programs by Intelligent.com (2024)
  • Top 30 by Intelligent.com (2024)
  • # 50 for affordability by Intelligent.com (2024

 

Nursing

Our Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is ranked:

  • in the Top 50 Online Nursing Programs by Intelligent.com. (2022)

Our online RN-to-BSN program ranked:

    • #31 in affordability by University HQ. (2022

Our online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner Degree program is ranked:

  • #37 by Intelligent.com. (2024
  • #7 in Affordable Online MSN-NP programs. (2024

Our Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric/Mental Health Degree program ranked:

  • #4 for affordability and best online degree program by edumed.org. (2024


Professional School Acceptance Rates and Exam Passage Rates

Liberal Arts

  • 81% of McNeese graduates who applied to law school were admitted. 

Health Professions

  • 70% of McNeese graduates who applied to medical school were admitted. 
  • 90% of graduates majoring in pre-physical therapy are accepted into physical and occupational therapy programs. 
  • 100% of medical laboratory science graduates are hired in a laboratory, with 100% of graduates accepting an offer before commencement.  
  • Since the program began in 1978, radiological sciences graduates have a 97% first-time passage rate on the National Certification Examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. 
  • 100% of radiological sciences graduates seeking employment were employed prior to or within one month of graduation.

Psychology

Nursing

  • The Spring 2021 nursing graduates scored a perfect 100% passage rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).  

Athletics

  • McNeese Athletics has been the highest-ranked Southland Conference program of the five Louisiana member schools for the Southland Conference Commissioner’s Cup for 10 consecutive years.  
  • McNeese has won a total of 52 Southland Conference Championships during its history in the league, tied as the third-most ever won by a school and the most by a Louisiana member. 
  • McNeese holds the conference record for most championships won in football (14) and softball (6), and has the second-most titles in men’s basketball (6) and men’s cross country (8). 
  • National Championship Rodeo Finals appearances for 30 consecutive years. 
  • Men’s rodeo team finished as 2023 Reserve Champions.

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Anna Grace Bizzle

Ms. Anna Grace Bizzle is an Academic Advisor for the College of Nursing and Health Professions. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Secondary Education from Mississippi State University. Her favorite part of advising at McNeese is being a resource for students as they get used to the expectations of college and helping students pursue their degrees at such a wonderful school.

ADVISOR FOR:
  • College of Nursing and Health Professions