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General Computer Science Schools in Louisiana

675 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 556
Master’s Degree 88
Associate Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
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: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 44.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.0%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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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
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Louisiana State University.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,094. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,304.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,140. 71% of the teachers are full time. The 6.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,104.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,457 a year. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,197 a year.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 71% of the teachers are full time.

#9

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,891 a year.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,703. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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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