Chemistry at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Bachelor's Degree

Location: Lafayette, LA•In-State Tuition: $10,418•Out-of-State Tuition: $24,146•Admission Rate: 89%•Avg SAT: 1219
Median Earnings (1yr)
$42,715
51st percentile (60th in LA)
Est. Median Debt
$23,675
Est. from national median (196 programs)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 51th percentile of all chemistry bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Chemistry bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (19 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
University of Louisiana at Lafayette$42,715—$23,675*—
Louisiana Tech University$42,572—$27,000*0.63
National Median$42,581—$24,000*0.56
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Chemistry Programs in Louisiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston
$10,125$42,572$27,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Louisiana at Lafayette, approximately 39% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.