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

Lafayette, LA. IPEDS 160658, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,696
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,574 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in LA: 4 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (17 colleges, $43,011): +$1,563
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,394

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.58 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,574 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 | 4.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,283 | $51,676 | 4.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,692 | $62,709 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $17,079 | $78,222 | 6.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,562 | $85,014 | 7.0 years |

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

## Psychology at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $60,260 | $22,250 | $39,949 | 86% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $51,675 | $21,500 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Loyola University New Orleans | $49,380 | $26,750 | $23,696 | 59% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $44,574 | $25,000 | $13,530 | 53% |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $44,492 | $26,959 | $13,606 | 43% |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $44,255 | $25,750 | $13,466 | 54% |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $44,069 | $27,000 | $7,065 | 34% |
| Grambling State University | $43,561 | $38,475 | $19,809 | 36% |
| Nicholls State University | $43,011 | $23,250 | $12,947 | 54% |
| Southern University and A & M College | $41,901 | $35,000 | $20,077 | 27% |
| Southern University Law Center | $41,901 | $35,000 | not reported | not reported |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $40,731 | $28,000 | $7,022 | 38% |
| Southern University at New Orleans | $39,139 | $47,500 | $14,810 | 13% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $37,998 | $24,784 | $13,154 | 45% |
| University of New Orleans | $37,747 | $24,375 | $12,384 | 38% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $37,473 | $22,750 | $11,864 | 64% |
| McNeese State University | $37,416 | $25,000 | $12,493 | 47% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $52,070 Lafayette, LA, $52,600 LA, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% 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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