University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA louisiana.edu 12,269 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$38,175

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

47/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$10,418

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $24,146/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Louisiana at Lafayette's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 39% of students receive Pell Grants; 44% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

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

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	87	$80,416/yr	High	20.0x
Computer Science Compare across schools →	83	$62,452/yr	Very High	21.5x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	75	$76,191/yr	Very High	22.4x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →	72	$69,177/yr	High	18.4x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools →	72	$63,886/yr	High	23.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →	72	$63,812/yr	Very High	20.7x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	68	$46,458/yr	Very High	12.9x
Petroleum Engineering Compare across schools →	67	$49,781/yr	High	25.5x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	65	$40,583/yr	Very High	15.1x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	59	$40,495/yr	Very High	11.2x
Industrial Production Technology Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	58	$45,756/yr	Moderate	15.4x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	57	$44,154/yr	High	9.7x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →	56	$38,098/yr	High	11.3x
Chemistry Compare across schools →	50	$42,715/yr	High	9.3x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	50	$32,301/yr	High	10.8x
Mathematics Compare across schools →	47	$42,475/yr	Very High	9.2x
Marketing Compare across schools →	47	$34,778/yr	Very High	11.2x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	46	$35,872/yr	Moderate	8.6x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	43	$28,746/yr	High	10.7x
Political Science Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	40	$28,518/yr	Very High	11.0x
Public Relations & Advertising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →	37	$34,434/yr	High	8.2x
Hospitality Management Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools →	37	$28,587/yr	High	8.1x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	37	$18,690/yr	High	12.9x
Human Development & Family Studies Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →	35	$29,094/yr	High	7.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →	33	$30,772/yr	High	9.8x
History Compare across schools →	33	$21,750/yr	High	9.6x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	31	$22,696/yr	High	9.9x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	29	$25,271/yr	Very High	10.4x
Design Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →	28	$28,206/yr	High	5.8x
Sociology Compare across schools →	27	$26,306/yr	High	7.8x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →	25	$31,419/yr	Low	9.0x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	25	$23,150/yr	Moderate	6.5x
Communication Disorders Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools →	23	$18,766/yr	High	9.1x
Music Compare across schools →	21	$13,479/yr	High	2.2x
Visual & Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts, General Compare across schools →	20	$16,871/yr	High	3.0x