Is University of Louisiana at Lafayette worth it?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public, four-year institution in Lafayette, Louisiana (midsize city). It awarded 3,116 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, general studies and registered nursing.
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Federal context for University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,179
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,638
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,089
Average net price
$13,530
Completion rate
53%
Completions (2024)
3,116
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
12,428
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $80,416 | $91,270 | 611 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $31,419 | $45,010 | 338 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $61,995 | $73,988 | 213 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,154 | $46,313 | 184 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $63,812 | $91,187 | 143 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $32,301 | $53,473 | 134 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $45,756 | $69,334 | 103 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $28,746 | $53,265 | 96 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $22,696 | $44,574 | 92 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $46,458 | $60,241 | 80 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $40,495 | $59,315 | 75 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $34,778 | $53,685 | 73 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $18,690 | $41,323 | 70 |
| Petroleum Engineering | Bachelor's | $49,781 | $102,594 | 69 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $34,434 | $51,082 | 64 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 354 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 312 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 268 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Bachelor's | 162 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 128 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 128 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 121 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 72 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | Bachelor's | 64 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 23% | 8,918 |
| Educational Services | 17% | 6,514 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12% | 4,441 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 2,816 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 2,311 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 2,070 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 1,576 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 4% | 1,446 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Louisiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page