2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Louisiana
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Louisiana? Our ranking highlights 113 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated 83 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Louisiana
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than Herzing University Kenner this year in Louisiana. Herzing University Kenner is a private not-for-profit school based in Metairie, LA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,450. Herzing University Kenner Science & Tech students take on a median of $33,897 in debt. See the full Herzing University Kenner profile
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #2 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Louisiana. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,954, with out-of-state students paying around $28,631. The median Science & Tech program debt is $21,348. Read the full report on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
You'll be in good company at Tulane University Of Louisiana, which ranked #3 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Orleans, LA. Tulane University Of Louisiana posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,678. The median Science & Tech program debt is $22,077. More on Tulane University Of Louisiana
University Of Louisiana Monroe came in at #4 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Louisiana. This public school is set in Monroe, LA. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,190 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,290 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,465 in student loans. More on University Of Louisiana Monroe
The strong Science & Tech programs at Louisiana College earned it the #5 place in Louisiana. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pineville, LA. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,266. Graduates carry a median of $26,997 in student loans. Read the full report on Louisiana College
Mcneese State University landed the #6 spot in Louisiana this year. This public school is set in Lake Charles, LA. Mcneese State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,489, compared with $9,989 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,433. Read the full report on Mcneese State University
Louisiana Tech University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Ruston, LA, Louisiana Tech University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,125, compared with $16,866 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $23,846. More on Louisiana Tech University
University Of Louisiana Lafayette did well this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Lafayette, LA, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a public institution. University Of Louisiana Lafayette graduates 53% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,418, while out-of-state students pay about $24,146. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,373. See the full University Of Louisiana Lafayette profile
Louisiana State University Alexandria landed the #9 spot in Louisiana this year. Louisiana State University Alexandria is a public school based in Alexandria, LA. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,050, compared with $14,725 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,656 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Louisiana State University Alexandria report
Southeastern Louisiana University landed the #10 spot in Louisiana this year. Based in Hammond, LA, Southeastern Louisiana University is a public institution. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,373, compared with $20,851 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. More on Southeastern Louisiana University
Louisiana State University Shreveport came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Shreveport, LA, Louisiana State University Shreveport is a public institution. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $7,327 in tuition and fees. Louisiana State University Shreveport Science & Tech students take on a median of $28,907 in debt. More on Louisiana State University Shreveport
Nicholls State University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Thibodaux, LA, Nicholls State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,149, while out-of-state students pay about $9,242. Graduates carry a median of $24,513 in student loans. Get the full Nicholls State University report
Northwestern State University Of Louisiana came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Set in Natchitoches, LA, Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a public institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,864, compared with $19,652 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,061 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Northwestern State University Of Louisiana
L E Fletcher Technical Community College did well this year, earning the #14 position. This public school is set in Schriever, LA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,219. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $5,396. Read more about L E Fletcher Technical Community College
South Louisiana Community College placed #15 among Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. Located in Lafayette, LA, South Louisiana Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,210. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $12,435. More on South Louisiana Community College
Our Lady Of Holy Cross College placed #16 among Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Orleans, LA. Our Lady Of Holy Cross College posts a six-year graduation rate of 40%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,576. The median Science & Tech program debt is $43,500. More on Our Lady Of Holy Cross College
Delgado Community College placed #17 among Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. Delgado Community College is a public school based in New Orleans, LA. Students from in state pay about $4,279 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $25,283. See the full Delgado Community College profile
Loyola University New Orleans did well this year, earning the #18 position. Loyola University New Orleans is a private not-for-profit school based in New Orleans, LA. Loyola University New Orleans graduates 59% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,440. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,606. Read the full report on Loyola University New Orleans
Southern University At Shreveport placed #19 among Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. This public school is set in Shreveport, LA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,958. Southern University At Shreveport Science & Tech students take on a median of $22,135 in debt. Read more about Southern University At Shreveport
Baton Rouge Community College did well this year, earning the #20 position. This public school is set in Baton Rouge, LA. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,321. Graduates carry a median of $17,624 in student loans. Get the full Baton Rouge Community College report
Southern University And A And M College placed #21 among Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. This public school is set in Baton Rouge, LA. About 27% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,922, compared with $17,272 for out-of-state students. Southern University And A And M College Science & Tech students take on a median of $33,288 in debt. Get the full Southern University And A And M College report
Bossier Parish Community College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Bossier City, LA, Bossier Parish Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,268. Students borrow a median of $20,593 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Bossier Parish Community College profile
Xavier University Of Louisiana placed #23 among Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. Xavier University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit school based in New Orleans, LA. About 48% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,979. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,777. Read the full report on Xavier University Of Louisiana
University Of New Orleans landed the #24 spot in Louisiana this year. Based in New Orleans, LA, University Of New Orleans is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,172, while out-of-state students pay about $14,008. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $23,048. More on University Of New Orleans
Louisiana Delta Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Monroe, LA, Louisiana Delta Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,159. Graduates carry a median of $14,024 in student loans. See the full Louisiana Delta Community College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Louisiana
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Nunez Community College landed the #26 spot in Louisiana this year. Set in Chalmette, LA, Nunez Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,255. Nunez Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $21,296 in debt. See the full Nunez Community College profile
Grambling State University placed #27 among Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. Grambling State University is a public school based in Grambling, LA. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,683, while out-of-state students pay about $16,706. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $40,941. Read the full report on Grambling State University
Delta College Of Arts And Technology Lafayette Campus ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on Delta College Of Arts And Technology Lafayette Campus
Stage One The Hair School ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. More on Stage One The Hair School
Omega Institute Of Cosmetology landed the #30 spot in Louisiana this year. More on Omega Institute Of Cosmetology
Remington College Lafayette Campus landed the #31 spot in Louisiana this year. More on Remington College Lafayette Campus
Park Place Premier Barber School placed #32 among Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. Read the full report on Park Place Premier Barber School
Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School
University Of Louisiana System Administration ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. See the full University Of Louisiana System Administration profile
Cloyds Barber School 2 Inc landed the #35 spot in Louisiana this year. Get the full Cloyds Barber School 2 Inc report
River Parishes Community College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full River Parishes Community College report
Compass Career College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. See the full Compass Career College profile
Learning Bridge Career Institute ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Learning Bridge Career Institute report
Remington College Shreveport Campus ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on Remington College Shreveport Campus
Healthcare Training Institute Kenner came in at #40 in this year's ranking. More on Healthcare Training Institute Kenner
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #41 in this year's ranking. More on New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Career Technical College Monroe placed #42 among Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. Read the full report on Career Technical College Monroe
Unitech Training Academy Lafayette ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read more about Unitech Training Academy Lafayette
Unitech Training Academy Houma landed the #44 spot in Louisiana this year. Read the full report on Unitech Training Academy Houma
Fortis College Baton Rouge did well this year, earning the #45 position. More on Fortis College Baton Rouge
Bos Mans Barber College landed the #46 spot in Louisiana this year. See the full Bos Mans Barber College profile
Northwest Louisiana Technical College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read the full report on Northwest Louisiana Technical College
John Jay Beauty College Kenner landed the #48 spot in Louisiana this year. See the full John Jay Beauty College Kenner profile
South Louisiana Beauty College landed the #49 spot in Louisiana this year. See the full South Louisiana Beauty College profile
Petra College
Petra College placed #50 among Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. See the full Petra College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 83 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 113 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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