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Computer Science Schools in Louisiana

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

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 30th 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
Master’s Degree 88
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: 19.6%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
  • White: 17.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 46.1%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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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 5 colleges in Louisiana that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Graduates earn an average $31,782 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,104.

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

In their early career, Louisiana State University grads earn an average salary of $44,326. This public school has an average net price of $17,811. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Graduates earn an average $40,209 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,304. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at UNO. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $36,166 after graduation.

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
Information Science 21
Computer Information Systems 19
Information Technology 17
Computer Software Applications 6
Computer Programming 4
Other Computer Sciences 2

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