2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana
With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree 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 13 schools in Louisiana to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Top Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana
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Our 2023 rankings named Herzing University - Kenner the best school in Louisiana for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Herzing University - Kenner does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Herzing University - Kenner accumulate an average of $41,451 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Kenner does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tulane University of Louisiana. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $60,814 to cover tuition and fees at Tulane. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Tulane accumulate an average of $29,066 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Tulane does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Louisiana.
Full-time students from Louisiana pay an average of $8,672 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NSU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,460. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,391 in loans while pursuing their degree.
NSU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Louisiana State University is $11,958. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,635. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,438 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Louisiana State University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Out of the 13 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana Tech University landed the # 5 spot on the list.
Full-time students from Louisiana pay an average of $10,065 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Louisiana Tech. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,806. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,442 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Louisiana Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list.
Students from Louisiana who attend UL Lafayette full time pay an average of $10,346 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,074. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,691 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that UL Lafayette does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list.
Students from Louisiana who attend Southeastern full time pay an average of $8,289 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,767. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,875 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Southeastern does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 40% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of New Orleans ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list.
Students from Louisiana who attend UNO full time pay an average of $9,072 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,908. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,068 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UNO does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
McNeese State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at McNeese is $8,380. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,418. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,617 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at McNeese. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Louisiana at Monroe did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $9,058 in tuition and fees if they attend ULM full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,158. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ULM accumulate an average of $23,247 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ULM. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Louisiana State University - Shreveport ranked #11 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list.
Full-time students from Louisiana pay an average of $7,327 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Louisiana State University - Shreveport. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,481. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,179 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Louisiana State University - Shreveport does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southern University and A & M College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list.
Students from Louisiana who attend Southern University and A & M College full time pay an average of $9,842 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,192. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,631 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southern University and A & M College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Grambling State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list.
Students from Louisiana who attend GSU full time pay an average of $7,683 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,706. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $38,635 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GSU. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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