Median Earnings (1yr)
$28,587
12th percentile
Sample Size
21
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

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

University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates earn $29k, placing them in the 12th percentile of all hospitality administration/management bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Hospitality Administration/Management bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Louisiana at Lafayette$28,587$38,783
Northwestern State University of Louisiana$35,452$20,5000.58
University of New Orleans$27,878$44,270$23,9050.86
National Median$34,675$23,9200.69

Other Hospitality Administration/Management Programs in Louisiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches
$8,864$35,452$20,500
University of New Orleans
New Orleans
$9,172$27,878$23,905

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 21 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.