University of Louisiana at Lafayette: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Louisiana at Lafayette at a glance

• 12,428

  students enrolled

• 3,188

  degrees and certificates a year

• 53%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,530

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,407 in state, $19,135 out of state

• $42,668

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,089

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Louisiana at Lafayette reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lafayette Parish, where the college is.

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• 86

  open professional jobs

• 15

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.2%

  unemployment in Lafayette Parish

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $67,660

  median household income

  Lafayette Parish

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (17 open), sales (11 open), operations (11 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (4 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: Cintas (3), Mastech (3), Pro Staff (3), Amazon (2), Halliburton (2), Home Bank, National Association (2), inDinero (2), McCoy Global USA (2).

What they hire for: Finance (17), Operations (11), Sales (11), Data & Analytics (8), Clinical (6), Engineering (6). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Louisiana Workforce Development Board #40.

• Lafayette American Job CenterLafayette · 337-347-9115 · Mon-Wed and Fri 8:00am-4:30pm, Thurs 8:00am-2:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette enrolls about 12,428 students and is a public 4-year institution in Lafayette, Louisiana. It awards about 3,188 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,668 six years after entry and $47,089 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Louisiana at Lafayette offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

86 open professional jobs are listed in Lafayette Parish, 15 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Cintas has the most openings.