2026 Best Value Science & Tech Schools in Louisiana
Looking for the best-value Science & Tech degree programs in Louisiana? Our ranking highlights 113 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated 27 schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Louisiana
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Our analysis found L E Fletcher Technical Community College to be the best-value Science & Tech school in Louisiana. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $32,189. Set against $5,396 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about L E Fletcher Technical Community College
A rank of #2 makes South Louisiana Community College one of the best values 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,432 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on South Louisiana Community College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Delgado Community College earned it the #3 place 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $33,305 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Delgado Community College profile
You'll get strong value at Baton Rouge Community College, which ranked #4 this year. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $34,581 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,624 median debt. Get the full Baton Rouge Community College report
Out of the 27 schools in Louisiana in this year's value ranking, Bossier Parish Community College landed the #5 spot. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $34,502 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Bossier Parish Community College profile
Southern University At Shreveport came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $33,099. Set against $22,135 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Southern University At Shreveport
Louisiana Delta Community College placed #7 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $30,438 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Louisiana Delta Community College profile
Nunez Community College placed #8 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. 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. Nunez Community College alumni report median earnings of $35,343 a decade after entry. Set against $21,296 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Nunez Community College profile
Louisiana State University Alexandria offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Louisiana State University Alexandria is a public school based in Alexandria, LA. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,205. Set against $24,656 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Louisiana State University Alexandria admits about 92% of applicants. Get the full Louisiana State University Alexandria report
Louisiana State University Shreveport landed the #10 spot for value in Louisiana this year. Located in Shreveport, LA, Louisiana State University Shreveport is a public institution. 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. Median earnings reach $47,477 ten years out. Set against $28,907 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Louisiana State University Shreveport has an acceptance rate of 50%. More on Louisiana State University Shreveport
Mcneese State University offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. This public school is set in Lake Charles, LA. 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. Median earnings reach $46,453 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Mcneese State University
University Of Louisiana Monroe offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. This public school is set in Monroe, LA. 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. Median earnings reach $46,769 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Louisiana Monroe has an acceptance rate of 85%. More on University Of Louisiana Monroe
Nicholls State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Based in Thibodaux, LA, Nicholls State University is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,454 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Nicholls State University admits about 91% of applicants. Get the full Nicholls State University report
Southeastern Louisiana University offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Hammond, LA, Southeastern Louisiana University is a public institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,482. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southeastern Louisiana University admits about 99% of applicants. More on Southeastern Louisiana University
Herzing University Kenner ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. 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. Herzing University Kenner alumni report median earnings of $36,909 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $33,897 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. See the full Herzing University Kenner profile
Louisiana Tech University placed #16 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. Located in Ruston, LA, Louisiana Tech University is a public institution. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,279. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. More on Louisiana Tech University
Northwestern State University Of Louisiana landed the #17 spot for value in Louisiana this year. Set in Natchitoches, LA, Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a public institution. 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. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana alumni report median earnings of $47,021 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,061 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. More on Northwestern State University Of Louisiana
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,251 ten years after entry. Set against $21,348 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College admits about 73% of applicants. Read the full report on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
University Of Louisiana Lafayette landed the #19 spot for value in Louisiana this year. Set in Lafayette, LA, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a public institution. 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. Median earnings reach $47,089 ten years out. Set against $24,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Louisiana Lafayette profile
Louisiana College placed #20 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pineville, LA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,266. Graduates carry a median of $26,997 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,700. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Louisiana College
Southern University And A And M College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Baton Rouge, LA. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,371. That is a strong return on a $33,288 median debt. About 35% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Southern University And A And M College report
University Of New Orleans came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Based in New Orleans, LA, University Of New Orleans is a public institution. 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. Median earnings reach $47,872 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of New Orleans
Grambling State University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Grambling State University is a public school based in Grambling, LA. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,109. That is a strong return on a $40,941 median debt. Grambling State University admits about 45% of applicants. Read the full report on Grambling State University
Our Lady Of Holy Cross College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Orleans, LA. In-state tuition and fees average $16,576. The median Science & Tech program debt is $43,500. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,316 ten years after entry. Set against $43,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Our Lady Of Holy Cross College has an acceptance rate of 74%. More on Our Lady Of Holy Cross College
Xavier University Of Louisiana landed the #25 spot for value in Louisiana this year. Xavier University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit school based in New Orleans, LA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,979. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,777. Xavier University Of Louisiana alumni report median earnings of $52,184 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,777 median debt. About 69% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Xavier University Of Louisiana
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Louisiana
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Loyola University New Orleans came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Loyola University New Orleans is a private not-for-profit school based in New Orleans, LA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,440. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,606. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,927. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%. Read the full report on Loyola University New Orleans
Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Orleans, LA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,678. The median Science & Tech program debt is $22,077. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,268. Set against $22,077 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 14%. More on Tulane University Of Louisiana
Js Barber College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. See the full Js Barber College profile
Nationsuniversity placed #29 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. Get the full Nationsuniversity report
Blalocks Professional Beauty College landed the #30 spot for value in Louisiana this year. See the full Blalocks Professional Beauty College profile
Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Baton Rouge offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. More on Vanguard College Of Cosmetology Baton Rouge
University Of Louisiana System Administration landed the #32 spot for value in Louisiana this year. See the full University Of Louisiana System Administration profile
Ayers Career College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. See the full Ayers Career College profile
Medical Training College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Medical Training College
Learning Bridge Career Institute landed the #35 spot for value in Louisiana this year. Get the full Learning Bridge Career Institute report
Vh Barber And Styling Academy offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Vh Barber And Styling Academy report
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Infinity College landed the #37 spot for value in Louisiana this year. Get the full Infinity College report
Moore Career College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about Moore Career College
Unitech Training Academy Baton Rouge landed the #39 spot for value in Louisiana this year. Read the full report on Unitech Training Academy Baton Rouge
Blue Cliff College Metairie offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. More on Blue Cliff College Metairie
Celebrity Stylist Beauty School placed #41 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. Read more about Celebrity Stylist Beauty School
Omega Institute Of Cosmetology offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. More on Omega Institute Of Cosmetology
Unitech Training Academy Lafayette landed the #43 spot for value in Louisiana this year. Read more about Unitech Training Academy Lafayette
Blue Cliff College Alexandria placed #44 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Louisiana. Get the full Blue Cliff College Alexandria report
Digital Media Institute At Intertech ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Get the full Digital Media Institute At Intertech report
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #46 spot for value in Louisiana this year. More on New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Sowela Technical Community College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. See the full Sowela Technical Community College profile
Bos Mans Barber College landed the #49 spot for value in Louisiana this year. See the full Bos Mans Barber College profile
Diesel Driving Academy Baton Rouge offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Get the full Diesel Driving Academy Baton Rouge report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 27 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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