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Computer Science at Southern University and A & M College

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, consider the program at Southern University and A & M College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Southern University and A & M College sits in Baton Rouge, LA.

During the most recent reporting year, 96 computer science graduations were recorded at Southern University and A & M College.

Studying Online at Southern University and A & M College

Online coursework is an option at Southern University and A & M College. Of 8,279 students, 379 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,466 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Southern University and A & M College

These rankings give you a sense of how Southern University and A & M College’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Louisiana	#10 of 11
Best Value	Louisiana	#10 of 11
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#45 of 69
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#62 of 69
Best Value	Nationwide	#223 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#339 of 364

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Louisiana	#5 of 5
Best Value	Louisiana	#5 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#31 of 40
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#37 of 40
Best Value	Nationwide	#168 of 215
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#200 of 215

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Southern University and A & M College

Students who complete Southern University and A & M College’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$40,491
2 years	$32,382

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from Southern University and A & M College stands at $30,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Science graduates at Southern University and A & M College, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at Southern University and A & M College are 33% women (32) and 67% men (64).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Southern University and A & M College

Of the 20 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Southern University and A & M College, 25% were women (5) and 75% were men (15).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern University and A & M College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	19
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 100% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern University and A & M College, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at Southern University and A & M College

Of the 76 master’s computer science graduates at Southern University and A & M College, 36% were women (27) and 64% were men (49).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Southern University and A & M College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	3
Asian	72

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 99% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Southern University and A & M College, higher than the national average of 12%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Southern University and A & M College

This Computer Science program at Southern University and A & M College offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	96

Careers Related to Computer Science

Graduates of the Computer Science program at Southern University and A & M College frequently move into the following types of careers:

Occupation	Median Annual Wage
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$35,659
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Programmers	$109,892
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians	$82,846
Web Developers	$125,527
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Information Security Analysts	$111,930

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.