Several bachelor鈥檚 degree programs at the 51视频 at Lafayette are among the nation鈥檚 most affordable, according to the online higher education resource AffordableSchools.net.
The website provides information for prospective college students about 鈥渁ffordable public schools and private schools with solid academic reputations,鈥 according to AffordableSchools.net. It offers short profiles of colleges and universities, degree requirements, institutional data, and articles about topics such as financial aid and careers.
AffordableSchools.net has compiled Top 15 lists for a range of undergraduate degree programs. The rankings are based on yearly net price of attendance, as reported to the National Center for Education Statistics.
Three undergraduate programs at UL Lafayette earned high rankings from AffordableSchools.net in their respective categories. They are:
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According to the website, UL Lafayette鈥檚 School of Architecture and Design鈥檚 accredited program 鈥減repares students to become licensed architects,鈥 who are capable of working in dozens of fields. They include building contractor, city manager, real estate broker and urban planner.
The Department of Communication鈥檚 public relations program 鈥減repares students for such careers as being a fundraiser, events coordinator, political strategist, public affairs specialist, speechwriter, or tourism officer.鈥
The B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 degree, with a concentration in hospitality management, gives students the ability 鈥渢o manage and promote all elements of the industry鈥 with careers in entertainment, food service, lodging, tourism, and transportation.
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