Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus
- Graduation Rate
- 59% C
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $34,222 D+
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $21,578 D+
- 26% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 189
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 10.4× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $10.4 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $10.4 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $811,765.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Every $1 invested returns $10.4 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus
Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 189
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Health Professions
Why students choose Delta College of Arts & Technology
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $21,578 a year after grants and scholarships — 26% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $34,222 ten years after enrolling — 16% below the typical college, against $7,393 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Lafayette, Louisiana, Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 59%.
- Retention Rate
- 73%
- Diversity Index
- 0.45
- First-Gen Students
- 54%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $21,578. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $21,932 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,393 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $21,578
- Median Debt
- $7,393
- Pell Grant Rate
- 73%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 60%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $21,932
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $19,995
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $23,326
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus report median earnings of $34,222, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $27,631
- 8 Years
- $29,723
- 10 Years
- $34,222
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.22x
- Earning > $25K
- 45%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (27)
- 57%
- 100% (27)
- 57%
- 100% (27)
- 57%
- 100% (27)
- 57%
How Delta Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $21,578/year ($86,312 total). Graduates earn $34,222 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $898,077 in total earnings — a net gain of $811,765 (10.4× your investment). The median debt is $7,393, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 59% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $86,312
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $898,077
- Net Return
- $811,765
- ROI Multiple
- 10.4×
- Cost Per Year
- $21,578
- Median Debt
- $7,393
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 59%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Health Professions 100% $21,421 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Lafayette, Louisiana, Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 59%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $21,578. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $21,932 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,393 in federal student loans.
Is Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus report median earnings of $34,222, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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