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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Louisiana

11 Colleges
$52,366 Avg Salary
$23,862 Avg Student Debt

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.

View our full ranking methodology.

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.

Read full report on Computer Science at Tulane University of Louisiana

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.

Full Computer Science at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Report

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.

Full Computer Science at Louisiana Tech University Report

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.

Full Computer Science at University of Louisiana at Lafayette Report

#5

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

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.

Full Computer Science at University of New Orleans Report

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.

Full Computer Science at Southeastern Louisiana University Report

#7

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA

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.

Full Computer Science at McNeese State University Report

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.

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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
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

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
Computer Science 59,565

Majors Similar to CompSci

Related Major Annual Graduates
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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