University of Louisiana at Lafayette Education (Subject Teaching): earnings, debt & careers

Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn a median $53,265 four years after graduating ($28,746 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $26,000. That is $2,262 above the U.S. median for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates ($51,003 across 343 colleges), and ranks 2nd of 5 Louisiana colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$53,265

U.S. median for this major: $51,003.

College Scorecard field of study; 142 graduates with earnings reported

Earnings, 1 year after
$28,746

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$26,000

About 49% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$13,530 /yr

Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.

Sticker price $24,884. College Scorecard.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Education (Subject Teaching): pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates$53,265
Louisiana median (5 colleges)$51,672 (+$1,593)
U.S. median (343 colleges)$51,003 (+$2,262)

Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.

Education (Subject Teaching) nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →

Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income

Uses University of Louisiana at Lafayette's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.

Family incomeNet price / yrCost to finishYears to pay back
$0–30k$11,157$51,0992.5 years
$30–48k$11,283$51,6762.5 years
$48–75k$13,692$62,7093.0 years
$75–110k$17,079$78,2223.8 years
$110k+$18,562$85,0144.1 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (27% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Education (Subject Teaching) graduates 4 years after graduating ($53,265) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $20,777 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method

College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.

Education (Subject Teaching) at Louisiana colleges

Every Louisiana college we cover that reports Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College$61,045$22,728$19,15169%
2University of Louisiana at Lafayette$53,265$26,000$13,53053%
3Northwestern State University of Louisiana$51,672$27,962$13,60643%
4Southeastern Louisiana University$47,307$25,250$13,15445%
5Grambling State University$44,665$37,449$19,80936%

10 more Louisiana colleges offer Education (Subject Teaching) but have too few graduates to report earnings.

Careers for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates

High school teacher

Lafayette area$47,750
Louisiana$59,850
U.S.$72,040

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Lafayette area$47,770
Louisiana$58,770
U.S.$63,970

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Coaches and Scouts

Lafayette area$59,850
Louisiana$60,960
U.S.$47,320

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.

What families pay at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, by income

School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Education (Subject Teaching) questions

How much do University of Louisiana at Lafayette Education (Subject Teaching) graduates earn?

Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn a median $53,265 four years after graduating and $28,746 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates across 343 colleges is $51,003.

How much debt do University of Louisiana at Lafayette Education (Subject Teaching) graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $26,000, about 49% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.

Is University of Louisiana at Lafayette a good school for Education (Subject Teaching) in Louisiana?

On pay, Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn $53,265 four years out, $1,593 above the median for the same major across 5 Louisiana colleges ($51,672) and $2,262 above the U.S. median ($51,003). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.

Where does University of Louisiana at Lafayette rank for Education (Subject Teaching) in Louisiana?

Of 5 Louisiana colleges reporting Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranks 2nd. The highest is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College at $61,045.

What jobs do Education (Subject Teaching) graduates get?

A common career is high school teacher, with a median wage of $47,750 in the Lafayette, LA area and $72,040 nationally. Others include elementary school teachers, except special education and coaches and scouts.

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