University of Louisiana at Lafayette

What are the graduation rates for students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

The reported six-year graduation rate is 53% for the measured first-time, full-time student cohort. The four-year rate is 27%, so completion within four years is substantially less common than completion within six.

These federal graduation measures follow a defined entering cohort at the same institution; they do not describe every undergraduate, and they do not count a student who finishes a degree elsewhere as a graduate of this university. The reported first-year retention rate is 74%, a separate measure of whether students return after their first year. Neither statistic establishes why students stay, leave, or take longer to graduate.

For planning purposes, the difference between four- and six-year completion matters financially. Additional terms can add tuition and living costs. Students in tightly sequenced majors should examine course availability and meet with an adviser early to understand a realistic path to graduation.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

College Scorecard figures report median annual earnings for certain federally aided former students about one year after completing a program. They are observations of past cohorts, not salary offers or predictions for new graduates.

The reported one-year median is $67,455 for registered nursing and $52,823 for computer science. Chemical engineering shows $74,585. The figures vary across fields: the reported median for communication and media studies is $27,085. These comparisons reflect different occupations, labor markets, and further-study patterns, not just differences in the value of a degree.

The measure does not capture every graduate or every form of compensation. Program cohorts may be small, and some completers may be studying further, working part time, or early in a profession with substantial later changes in pay. Students should weigh these figures alongside program cost, licensing requirements, career interests, and longer-term outcomes.