2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Louisiana
Finding the Best Computer Science School for You
Computer Science is the most popular major in Louisiana with 675 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Science Schools in Louisiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Louisiana to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.
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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Louisiana
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Science Colleges.
Top 10 Best Computer Science Schools
Our analysis found Tulane University of Louisiana to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Louisiana. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New Orleans.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Louisiana State University carry an average student debtload of $23,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $183, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 11 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana Tech University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Louisiana Tech carry an average student debtload of $22,732. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $138.
Out of the 11 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the # 4 spot on the list. UL Lafayette is a large public school located in the city of Lafayette.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from UL Lafayette carry an average student debtload of $21,500.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Orleans. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the city of New Orleans, UNO is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UNO take out is $15,082.
Southeastern Louisiana University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer science students. It came in at #6 on the list. Southeastern is a large public school located in the city of Hammond.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Southeastern carry an average student debtload of $24,375.
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McNeese State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Louisiana ranking. McNeese is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Lake Charles.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from McNeese carry an average student debtload of $24,250.
University of Louisiana at Monroe did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer science students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Monroe, ULM is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Full Computer Science at University of Louisiana at Monroe Report
Louisiana State University - Shreveport landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Shreveport, Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
On average, compsci graduates from Louisiana State University - Shreveport take out $28,954 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Computer Science at Louisiana State University - Shreveport Report
Southern University and A & M College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
On average, compsci graduates from Southern University and A & M College take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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West Virginia | 103 |
North Carolina | 2,948 |
Virginia | 693 |
Georgia | 1,408 |
Tennessee | 820 |
Mississippi | 93 |
Arkansas | 168 |
Alabama | 203 |
South Carolina | 95 |
Florida | 532 |
Kentucky | 103 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to CompSci
One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.
CompSci Focus Areas
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Computer Science | 59,565 |
Majors Similar to CompSci
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
Information Technology | 40,555 |
Information Science | 18,325 |
Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.
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