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Published: November, 2010

The community of Lafayette, LA was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, who fought with the colonists during the American Revolution. The city of Lafayette, with a population of 110,257, is on the Vermilion River. Some of the cities closest to Lafayette are Scott, Broussard, Carencro, Youngsville, and Maurice.

Of Lafayette residents over the age of 25, 82% have a high school diploma or higher. The per capita income of Lafayette is $21,031. The economy of Lafayette was dependent on agriculture and manufacturing for a long time and, later in the city's history, has become dependent on natural gas and energy. These days, retail trade, health care, hospitality, and food services, as well as professional, scientific, and technical services are the leading employment sectors in Lafayette, LA.

Lafayette is a popular travel destination due to its strong Cajun and Creole cultures. Naturally, businesses in the region are eager to cater to the needs of traveling businesspeople and tourists who come to sample the sights and sounds of the Mississippi Delta. Popular annual festivals in Lafayette include Festival de Musique Acadienne, Festivals of Acadiens, and Festival De International LA. The top employers in Lafayette include the school board of Lafayette Parish, LHC Group, Ace Group, Acadian Ambulance and Air Med Service, Wall-Mart Stores, the local university, and Lafayette General Medical Center.

On the whole, the economy of Lafayette is strong and healthy, thanks to aggressive business development and the influx of tourist dollars. In addition, the city is well known for its lively parties, buoyant culture, and delicious food.

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Schools in Lafayette, Louisiana: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Performance Training Institute

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Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
USC School of Social Work

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The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work
University of the Rockies

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Join the community of thought leaders at University of the Rockies.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MA in Psychology, Mental Health Administration
  • Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies
DeVry University

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Make a difference with a graduate degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Bachelor's - Business Administration - Accounting WorldWideLearn Spotlight
  • Bachelor's - Computer Information Systems - Business Management
University of Phoenix

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At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Campus Locations:
  • Lafayette
  • Online
Programs:
  • BS in Business/Service Sector
  • BS in Business/Sustainable Enterprise Management
Everest University Online

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Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
  • Computer Information Science (Associate's)
The University of Liverpool

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Earn a masters or a doctoral degree from the online university for business professionals worldwide.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MSc in Project Management (Construction & Infrastructure)
  • MSc in Global Marketing
Full Sail University - Online

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Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts (Online)
  • Entertainment Business, Master of Science (Online)
Stevens-Henager Online

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For more than 119 years, Stevens-Henager College has worked to train generations of graduates for new careers. Our experienced, student-oriented staff is prepared to assist students throughout all phases of their education experience. Academic majors are designed specifically to help graduates meet the changing trends and requirements of the business, technology, and medical employment markets.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • BS in Computer Science with Social Media Technology emphasis
  • Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development
Ashford University

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Earn the degree you've always wanted at Ashford University. Be empowered with resources to achieve your goals, including an innovative online classroom and a supportive environment. Ashford University is defining the modern college experience.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MA/Organizational Management - No Specialization
  • BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Project Management