Computer & Information Sciences at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette sits in Lafayette, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Many students take online classes at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Of 15,665 students, 2,016 (13%) studied exclusively online and 4,675 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Use these rankings to compare University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #8 of 25 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #16 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #154 of 409 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #239 of 404 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #837 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #883 of 1,619 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #8 of 25 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #16 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #154 of 409 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #239 of 404 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #837 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #883 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Those who finish University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,533 |
| 2 years | $53,199 |
| 3 years | $58,817 |
| 4 years | $67,311 |
| 5 years | $79,371 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette take home a median $67,311, compared with $53,432 for all University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $24,472.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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