by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UL Lafayette ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at UL Lafayette was ranked #297 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 150 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 297 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette handed out 297 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 315 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UL Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,419 a year. This is less than $36,340, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UL Lafayette, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $17,662 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $19,782.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at UL Lafayette is $146 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UL Lafayette was $1,006 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $434 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,407 | $19,135 |
| Fees | $5,011 | $5,011 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,988 | $11,988 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,470 | $5,470 |
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The liberal arts program at UL Lafayette awarded 297 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 98 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UL Lafayette does not offer an online option for its liberal arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UL Lafayette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
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