Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 51.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 52.0%
- Retention Rate
- 76.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $47,089
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,902
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 69.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $243/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $95,739 | $51,250 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Master | $76,460 | $20,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $65,856 | $15,494 |
| Petroleum Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,888 | $20,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $60,161 | $61,500 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $59,124 | $20,927 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $58,402 | $22,175 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $21,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $56,505 | $22,750 |
| Engineering, General. | Master | $52,607 | |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $48,823 | $25,945 |
| Architecture. | Master | $47,260 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $46,869 | $21,952 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $44,666 | $33,685 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $47,089 ten years after leaving, putting their debt-to-earnings ratio at a reasonable 49%. Monthly loan payments of $243 consume about 6% of typical graduate income. The university's strong ties to Louisiana's oil and petrochemical industries help explain why 95.6% of graduates find employment. Engineering and computer science majors often land jobs with companies like ExxonMobil and IBM, which recruit heavily from campus. The 69% loan repayment rate suggests most graduates can handle their debt load. With relatively low borrowing costs and solid earning potential in Louisiana's industrial corridor, UL Lafayette offers an average return on investment for students staying in-state.