# University of Louisiana at Lafayette: Finance (bachelor's)

Lafayette, LA. IPEDS 160658, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,495
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,315 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,400 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in LA: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (7 colleges, $62,917): -$3,602
- Versus the U.S. median: -$18,677

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.58 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,315 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,157 | $51,099 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $11,283 | $51,676 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $13,692 | $62,709 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,079 | $78,222 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $18,562 | $85,014 | 3.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Finance at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $129,850 | $21,500 | $39,949 | 86% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $95,302 | $19,500 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $67,216 | $17,500 | $11,864 | 64% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $62,917 | $15,438 | $13,154 | 45% |
| McNeese State University | $62,705 | $27,860 | $12,493 | 47% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $59,315 | $26,400 | $13,530 | 53% |
| University of New Orleans | $54,153 | $27,469 | $12,384 | 38% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage $80,540 Lafayette, LA, $75,680 LA, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $99,510 Lafayette, LA, $101,790 LA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $120,450 Lafayette, LA, $126,800 LA, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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