by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UL Lafayette. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UL Lafayette highly for engineering, coming in at #489 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 489 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Louisiana | 4 of 8 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 87 of 137 |
The following degree levels are granted in engineering at UL Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 207 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
The engineering area of study at UL Lafayette breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 70 |
| Chemical Engineering | 48 |
| Civil Engineering | 38 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 38 |
| Engineering, General | 25 |
| Systems Engineering | 14 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 13 |
| Computer Engineering | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette conferred 207 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UL Lafayette ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 4 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 59 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 316 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UL Lafayette earn a median of $80,550 a year. This is higher than $53,432, the median for all majors at UL Lafayette.
To complete a bachelor’s at UL Lafayette, engineering students accumulate a median of $24,046 in student loans. This is lower than $24,412, the typical median for all majors at UL Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,407 | $19,135 |
| Fees | $5,011 | $5,011 |
Learn more about UL Lafayette tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 81% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UL Lafayette were White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UL Lafayette. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 18 |
