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2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Louisiana

Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

14 Schools Ranked
$18,935 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,261 Avg Student Debt*

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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Value Computer Science Schools in Louisiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Louisiana to see which programs offered the best value experiences for computer science students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top Value Computer Science Schools in Louisiana

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#1

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
125 Total Awards
$4,284 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Bossier Parish Community College the best value school in Louisiana for computer science students working on their degree. Located in Bossier City, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 125 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Bossier Parish Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,284 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $22,492 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Bossier Parish Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,548 during the early year of their career.

Bossier Parish Community College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Computer Science Schools in Louisiana list.

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#2

Herzing University - Kenner

Kenner, Louisiana
7 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Herzing University - Kenner is a great place for computer science students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Located in Kenner, Louisiana, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Kenner are $14,200 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $37,087 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Herzing University - Kenner graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,994 during the early year of their career.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Herzing University - Kenner is ranked #1 for overall quality in Louisiana.

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#3

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
140 Total Awards
$4,205 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend South Louisiana Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in Louisiana list. Lafayette, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 140 students in 2020-2021.

South Louisiana Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,205 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $13,941 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, South Louisiana Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,203 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
82 Total Awards
$16,806 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Louisiana Tech University is a great place for computer science students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Located in Ruston, Louisiana, the fairly large public school handed out 82 degrees in 2020-2021.

Louisiana Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $16,806 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $24,268 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $188. Once they receive their degree, Louisiana Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,053 during the early year of their career.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Louisiana Tech is ranked #5 for overall quality in Louisiana.

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#5

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
73 Total Awards
$20,767 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeastern Louisiana University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Louisiana list. Southeastern Louisiana University is a fairly large public school located in Hammond, Louisiana that handed out 73 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeastern are $20,767 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $24,381 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $83 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Southeastern graduates make an average of $38,273 annually.

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#6

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
163 Total Awards
$4,079 Average Tuition & Fees

Delgado Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in Louisiana list. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 163 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Delgado Community College are $4,079 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,646 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Delgado Community College graduates make an average of $33,650 annually.

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35 Total Awards
$20,481 Average Tuition & Fees

Louisiana State University - Shreveport landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer science programs. Shreveport, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 35 students in 2020-2021.

Louisiana State University - Shreveport undergraduate students pay an average of $20,481 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $29,179 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Louisiana State University - Shreveport graduates make an average of $36,501 annually.

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#8

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
77 Total Awards
$13,908 Average Tuition & Fees

University of New Orleans ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in Louisiana list. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 77 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNO are $13,908 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,068 in student loans.After graduating from UNO, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,004 during the early years of their career.

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#9

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
149 Total Awards
$24,074 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Louisiana at Lafayette came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools in Louisiana ranking. Lafayette, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 149 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UL Lafayette are $24,074 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,691 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $140 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UL Lafayette graduates make an average of $41,411 annually.

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127 Total Awards
$28,635 Average Tuition & Fees

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for computer science students. It came in at #10 on the list. Louisiana State University is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 127 degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Louisiana State University are $28,635 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $21,572 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $248, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Louisiana State University graduates make an average of $43,255 annually.

Louisiana State University also made our Best Computer Science Schools in Louisiana list, coming in at #4.

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#11

Grambling State University

Grambling, Louisiana
31 Total Awards
$16,706 Average Tuition & Fees

Grambling State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for computer science students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Grambling, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 31 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GSU are $16,706 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $38,635 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $248 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from GSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,089 during the early years of their career.

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#12

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
49 Total Awards
$17,192 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern University and A & M College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools in Louisiana ranking. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 49 students in 2020-2021.

Southern University and A & M College undergraduate students pay an average of $17,192 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $35,631 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $143. During the early years of their career, Southern University and A & M College graduates make an average of $39,646 annually.

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#13

Remington College - Lafayette Campus

Lafayette, Louisiana
7 Total Awards
$17,347 Average Tuition & Fees

Remington College - Lafayette Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for computer science students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Remington College - Lafayette Campus are $17,347 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,811 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $67, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Remington College - Lafayette Campus graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $24,191 during the early year of their career.

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#14

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
126 Total Awards
$60,814 Average Tuition & Fees

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in Louisiana list. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 126 students in 2020-2021.

Tulane undergraduate students pay an average of $60,814 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $29,164 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $504 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Tulane, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,541 during the early years of their career.

Tulane not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Computer Science Schools in Louisiana list.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

References

  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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