by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UL Lafayette compares to other colleges that offer engineering.
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UL Lafayette ranks competitively among schools offering engineering. In particular, it placed #465 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette awarded 207 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
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 |
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 |
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 |
Here are the demographics of the engineering majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
This engineering program at UL Lafayette breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 70 |
| Chemical Engineering | 48 |
| Civil Engineering | 38 |
| Electrical Engineering | 38 |
| General Engineering | 25 |
| Systems Engineering | 14 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 13 |
| Computer Engineering | 11 |