2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer and information sciences was ranked 10th in Louisiana. In fact, 1,193 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Louisiana to see which master's degree programs offered the best value experiences for computer and information sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Louisiana Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Computer & Information Sciences
Our analysis found Louisiana Tech University to be the best value school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Louisiana. Located in the distant town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Louisiana Tech graduate students pay an average of $7,959 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Louisiana Tech did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana State University - Shreveport. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the midsize city of Shreveport, Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Louisiana State University - Shreveport are $7,349 a year.
Louisiana State University - Shreveport not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer and information sciences schools in Louisiana. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at UL Lafayette are $10,130 a year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of New Orleans is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of New Orleans, UNO is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at UNO are $9,108 per year.
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Out of the 7 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Louisiana State University are $13,031 a year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Louisiana State University is ranked #2 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Louisiana.
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Southern University and A & M College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Southern University and A & M College are $10,658 per year.
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Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.
Tulane graduate students pay an average of $61,130 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Tulane also made our Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list, coming in at #1.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,558 |
| West Virginia | 1,446 |
| Mississippi | 750 |
| South Carolina | 1,509 |
| Florida | 9,003 |
| Virginia | 7,392 |
| Arkansas | 973 |
| Alabama | 1,799 |
| Kentucky | 3,926 |
| Georgia | 8,045 |
| Tennessee | 1,795 |
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Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
| Computer Programming | 11,939 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2,338 |
| Data Processing | 1,955 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1,755 |
| Data Entry | 552 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- 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).
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