University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA · Public · Visit Website

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is located in the heart of Cajun country. Students enjoy a vibrant cultural atmosphere with a focus on the arts, sciences, and engineering. UL Lafayette is distinctive for its Louisiana-specific programs like francophone studies and unique offerings such as a master's in informatics. The campus provides a setting where students can explore both traditional academic pursuits and the unique cultural heritage of the region.

Programs Analyzed
35
Avg Grad Earnings
$38,175/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
47/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$10,418/yr
Out-of-state: $24,146/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 39% of students receive Pell Grants and 44% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $11,226 $44,904 8.5x
$30K – $48K $12,427 $49,708 7.7x
$48K – $75K $15,448 $61,792 6.2x
$75K – $110K $18,180 $72,720 5.2x
$110K+ $18,398 $73,592 5.2x
Sticker price (no aid) $10,418 $41,672 9.2x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

35 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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87 $80,416/yr High 20.0x
Computer Science
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83 $62,452/yr Very High 21.5x
Electrical
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75 $76,191/yr Very High 22.4x
Civil Engineering
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72 $69,177/yr High 18.4x
Chemical Engineering
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72 $63,886/yr High 23.3x
Mechanical Engineering
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72 $63,812/yr Very High 20.7x
Accounting and Related Services
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68 $46,458/yr Very High 12.9x
Petroleum Engineering
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67 $49,781/yr High 25.5x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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65 $40,583/yr Very High 15.1x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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59 $40,495/yr Very High 11.2x
Industrial Production Technologies
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58 $45,756/yr Moderate 15.4x
Teacher Education
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57 $44,154/yr High 9.7x
Health and Medical Administrative Services
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56 $38,098/yr High 11.3x
Chemistry
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50 $42,715/yr High 9.3x
Business Administration
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50 $32,301/yr High 10.8x
Mathematics
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47 $42,475/yr Very High 9.2x
Marketing
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47 $34,778/yr Very High 11.2x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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46 $35,872/yr Moderate 8.6x
Teacher Education
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43 $28,746/yr High 10.7x
Political Science and Government
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40 $28,518/yr Very High 11.0x
Public Relations & Advertising
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37 $34,434/yr High 8.2x
Hospitality Administration/Management
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37 $28,587/yr High 8.1x
Biology, General
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37 $18,690/yr High 12.9x
Human Development & Family Studies
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35 $29,094/yr High 7.9x
Communication and Media Studies
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33 $30,772/yr High 9.8x
History
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33 $21,750/yr High 9.6x
Psychology, General
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31 $22,696/yr High 9.9x
English Language and Literature, General
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29 $25,271/yr Very High 10.4x
Design and Applied Arts
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28 $28,206/yr High 5.8x
Sociology
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27 $26,306/yr High 7.8x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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25 $31,419/yr Low 9.0x
Fine and Studio Arts
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25 $23,150/yr Moderate 6.5x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
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23 $18,766/yr High 9.1x
Music
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21 $13,479/yr High 2.2x
Visual and Performing Arts, General
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20 $16,871/yr High 3.0x
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