- About Us
- Graduate School at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers
rigorous scholarship in a distinctive setting.
UL Lafayette is the state’s second largest university with more
than 16,000 students, including 1,400 graduate students. It’s located
in the heart of French Louisiana, which is known for its incredible
Cajun and Creole cuisine, Cajun and Zydeco music, and lush, verdant
landscapes.
The Graduate School has 26 master’s degrees, nine doctoral degrees,
and three non-degree programs. For more information on these visit
Graduate Programs.
Its faculty are chosen for their expertise as educators and penchant
for research. That’s a powerful combination for students who are
looking for enthusiastic, invigorating mentors in their fields of
study.
UL Lafayette’s stature as a research university is evidenced by
the prestigious Carnegie Foundation’s designation as a "Research
University with High Research Activity." To put that in perspective,
other institutions in that category include Clemson University,
Auburn University, and Baylor University.
Academic resources are substantial. UL Lafayette, for instance,
has one of the most technologically sophis ticated libraries in
Louisiana and two supercomputers that are connected to the National
Lambda Rail, a nationwide optical infrastructure that enables students
to collaborate on computer-based research projects.
There are more than two dozen research centers at UL Lafayette,
including:
- The Louisiana Immersive Technologies Center, a cutting-edge
visualization environment;
- National biological and environmental centers, such as the
USGS National Wetlands Research Center and the Estuarine Habitats
Coastal Fisheries Research Center; and
- The Center for Louisiana Studies, which concentrates on the
state’s history and cultures.
UL Lafayette has earned national attention for providing a quality
education at a reasonable cost. Many of our graduate students receive
assistantships or fellowships. Learn more through Money
Matters.
- Learn More about UL Lafayette
- To see the campus and learn more about the University of Louisiana
at Lafayette, check out the video It's
All About You. A campus map is also available
here.
The Fast
Facts tell you more about the campus and its noteworthy accomplishments.
Discover Lafayette and the local areas through the Area
Profile.
- Is Graduate School right for you?
- Should you go to graduate school? That's a question only you
can answer; below are some considerations that may help you decide
what path to take. If you're considering a graduate degree, contact
us by email or phone. We'll put you in touch with a graduate
school staff member or graduate coordinator who can provide more
information and valuable guidance.
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Graduate School is a place to go to satisfy your intellectual
curiosity in a challenging academic environment.
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Your research will contribute to a constantly expanding
body of knowledge. That accomplishment can be a satisfying
reward.
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From a practical standpoint, career advancement and annual
earnings often go hand in hand with graduate degrees. According
to recent U.S. Census Bureau demographics, mean annual earnings
for a person 25 or older who holds a bachelor's degree is
$53,581; that mean amount rises to $67,361 for a master's
and to $93,096 for a doctoral degree.
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An advanced degree carries added prestige. That fact is
significant because an advanced degree can open doors for
you. It expands employment opportunities and can enable you
to join some of the most respected professional organizations
in the world.
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Some professions require graduate degrees, such as teaching
at the university level.
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Timing is everything. The longer you stay away from a university,
the less likely you are to make the commitment to earn an
advanced degree.
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Graduate education provides many avenues for intellectual
and personal growth. Your association with respected professors,
scholars and scientists may expand opportunities to publish
your work, for example. And the discipline and self-confidence
you'll gain in graduate school will help shape you as a person.
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