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Computer Science Schools in Louisiana

675 students earned CompSci degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Louisiana

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 556
Master’s Degree 88
Associate Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 44.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.0%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 13,120 people employed in jobs related to a compsci degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Louisiana

CompSci grads earn an average of $76,200 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,326 after earning their degree at this institution.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at UL Lafayette. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,209 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $12,140. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,782 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,104.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $39,749. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,457 a year.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,336. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,857 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $10,846. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

#9

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.69 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $8,703. In their early career, Louisiana State University - Shreveport grads earn an average salary of $35,071.

Computer Science Careers in LA

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 64% $79,750
Information Security Analysts 50% $72,520
Web Developers 38% $56,620
Systems Software Developers 33% $73,560
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $90,150
Computer and Information Systems Managers 21% $104,880
Computer Network Support Specialists 20% $52,700
Computer Workers 17% $62,800
Computer Programmers 14% $66,550
Computer Science Professors 9% $87,220

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Computer Information Systems 135
Information Science 126
Information Technology 85
Computer Systems Networking 61
Data Processing 45
Computer Software Applications 36
Computer Programming 27
Other Computer Sciences 2

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