# University of Louisiana at Lafayette: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Lafayette, LA. IPEDS 160658, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,419
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,010 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in LA: 6 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (10 colleges, $45,340): -$330
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,591

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.58 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,010 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 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $11,283 | $51,676 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,692 | $62,709 | 5.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,079 | $78,222 | 6.2 years |
| 110k+ | $18,562 | $85,014 | 6.8 years |

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

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $49,127 | $34,500 | $7,022 | 38% |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $47,652 | $31,000 | $13,606 | 43% |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $47,171 | $26,000 | $7,065 | 34% |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $45,873 | $26,844 | $13,466 | 54% |
| McNeese State University | $45,669 | $27,000 | $12,493 | 47% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $45,010 | $27,000 | $13,530 | 53% |
| Southern University at New Orleans | $44,226 | $55,541 | $14,810 | 13% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $43,964 | $19,575 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $43,183 | not reported | $11,864 | 64% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $42,692 | $26,541 | $13,154 | 45% |

## 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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