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2023 Best Information Science Schools in Louisiana

4 Colleges
$41,190 Avg Salary
$31,317 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Science School for You

In 2020-2021, information science students earned 126 degrees and certificates from a Louisiana school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

The Best Information Science Schools in Louisiana ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Louisiana to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Information Science Schools in Louisiana

Check out the IS programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Louisiana Schools in Information Science

Our analysis found Northwestern State University of Louisiana to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a degree in Louisiana. Located in the town of Natchitoches, NSU is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, IS graduates from NSU carry an average student debtload of $30,762.

Full Information Science at Northwestern State University of Louisiana Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bossier Parish Community College is a great place for information science students. Located in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Read full report on Information Science at Bossier Parish Community College

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a great place for information science students. Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Shreveport.

Full Information Science at Louisiana State University - Shreveport Report

#4

Grambling State University

Grambling, LA

The excellent programs at Grambling State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in Louisiana. Located in the distant town of Grambling, GSU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, IS majors at GSU accumulate an average of around $44,956 in student debt.

Full Information Science at Grambling State University Report

Best Information Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Information Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 60
North Carolina 224
Virginia 532
Georgia 413
Tennessee 11
Mississippi 1
Arkansas 71
Alabama 76
South Carolina 117
Florida 404
Kentucky 106

Information Science is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

IS Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Information Science 18,325

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 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 The Opte Project.

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