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

University of Louisiana at Monroe at a glance

• 5,022

  students enrolled

• 1,750

  degrees and certificates a year

• 54%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,466

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,788 in state, $17,888 out of state

• $40,430

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $46,769

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 Monroe

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

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• 39

  open professional jobs

• 5

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Ouachita Parish

  2026-08 · down 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $51,241

  median household income

  Ouachita Parish

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, psychology, which lead to clinical (3 open), programs (1 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Faith Technologies (7), IES Holdings (4), ST Catherines Village (3), FlowerHire (2), Bayou Desiard CC (1), CenturyLink (1), Empire Petroleum (1), gpac (1).

What they hire for: Operations (14), Engineering (5), Clinical (3), Finance (3), Sales (3), Administration (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Ouachita Parish Workforce Development Board.

• Ouachita American Job CenterMonroe · 318-362-3058 · M,T,W,Th 8:00am-5:00pm;(Closed 12-12:30 for lunch)Closed to the public at 4:30pm, F 8:00am-3:00 pm (Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Louisiana at Monroe?

University of Louisiana at Monroe enrolls about 5,022 students and is a public 4-year institution in Monroe, Louisiana. It awards about 1,750 degrees and certificates a year.

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

54% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Louisiana at Monroe graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,430 six years after entry and $46,769 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 Monroe?

39 open professional jobs are listed in Ouachita Parish, 5 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Faith Technologies has the most openings.