by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in engineering at UL Lafayette. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UL Lafayette highly for engineering, coming in at #475 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 475 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Louisiana | 4 of 8 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 80 of 139 |
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 handed out 32 master’s degrees in engineering.
UL Lafayette is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 5 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 53 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 258 |
In the most recent graduating class, 88% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at UL Lafayette were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 38% 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 master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette awarded 18 doctoral degrees in engineering.
UL Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 1 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
In the most recent graduating class, 78% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at UL Lafayette are White. Approximately 33% 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UL Lafayette. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 207 |