University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana · Public · 12,428 undergraduates
Of 47 programs with reported earnings, 44 leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 61 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,157 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,283 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,692 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,079 |
| $110k and up | $18,562 |
| All families (average) | $13,530 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,270 | +$56,920 | clears the bar | $15,494 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $73,988 | +$39,638 | clears the bar | $21,952 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $45,010 | +$10,660 | clears the bar | $23,961 | 2.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $53,473 | +$19,123 | clears the bar | $22,219 | 1.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $53,265 | +$18,915 | clears the bar | $25,125 | 1.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,574 | +$10,224 | clears the bar | $24,401 | 2.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,323 | +$6,973 | clears the bar | $21,294 | 3.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,313 | +$11,963 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $83,527 | +$49,177 | clears the bar | $22,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $91,187 | +$56,837 | clears the bar | $22,175 | 0.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $60,241 | +$25,891 | clears the bar | $23,710 | 0.9 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $51,531 | +$17,181 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $59,315 | +$24,965 | clears the bar | $25,126 | 1 yr |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $51,082 | +$16,732 | clears the bar | $24,625 | 1.5 yrs |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $69,334 | +$34,984 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 47 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 53% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.