Median Earnings (1yr)
$47,527
5th percentile
40th percentile in Louisiana

Earnings Distribution

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

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of Louisiana at Lafayette$47,527$57,358+21%
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans$51,987$58,582+13%
Southern University and A & M College$49,717$54,219+9%
Southeastern Louisiana University$50,527$52,089+3%
University of Louisiana at Monroe$53,725$51,784-4%

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (10 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Louisiana at LafayetteLafayette$10,418$47,527$57,358โ€”โ€”
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-ShreveportShreveportโ€”$60,542โ€”โ€”โ€”
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge$11,954$59,290โ€”โ€”โ€”
University of Louisiana at MonroeMonroe$9,190$53,725$51,784โ€”โ€”
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New OrleansNew Orleansโ€”$51,987$58,582โ€”โ€”
Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond$8,373$50,527$52,089โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$59,150โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with communication disorders sciences and services graduates

Speech-Language Pathologists

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

$95,410/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Audiologists

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

$92,120/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
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.