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General Computer Science Schools in Louisiana

In <nil>, 634 students earned their Computer Science degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 21 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Louisiana

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 511
Master’s Degree 89
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Associate Degree 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.6%
  • Black or African American: 13.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 44.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.9%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Louisiana

There are 13,120 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in computer science jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a computer science grad in the state is $76,200, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
35,912 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,054 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Louisiana State University.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,225 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,037 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. In their early career, Louisiana Tech grads earn an average salary of $42,884. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
7,953 Total Students

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at UNO. A typical student attending UNO will pay a net price of $11,548. 91% of students get financical aid.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,317 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,991.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
14,047 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,037 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
13,456 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,718 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,263 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#9

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
6,454 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,189 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,881 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.69 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

General Computer Science Careers in LA

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 64% $79,750
Information Security Analysts 50% $72,520
Web Developers 38% $56,620
Systems Software Developers 33% $73,560
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $90,150
Computer and Information Systems Managers 21% $104,880
Computer Network Support Specialists 20% $52,700
Computer Workers 17% $62,800
Computer Programmers 14% $66,550
Computer Science Professors 9% $87,220

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