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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Louisiana

171 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

A Computer & Information Sciences major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Louisiana

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 151
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.2%
  • Black or African American: 20.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 26.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.6%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Louisiana

36,090 people in the state and 5,610,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Louisiana

Computer & Information Sciences grads earn an average of $72,560 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Louisiana that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Tulane grads earn an average salary of $46,457. An average student at Tulane will pay a net price of $39,749.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,980 a year. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

90% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $44,326 after graduation.

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

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. This public school has an average net price of $17,104.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. A typical student attending UNO will pay a net price of $12,140.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,264 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. A typical student attending SUNO will pay a net price of $12,126. It takes the average student 4.98 years to graduate.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,071 after earning their degree at this institution.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in LA

Some of the careers computer and information sciences 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
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 28% $64,570
Computer User Support Specialists 26% $45,710
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $90,150
Computer Systems Analysts 23% $68,540
Database Administrators 22% $80,020
Computer and Information Systems Managers 21% $104,880
Computer Network Support Specialists 20% $52,700
Computer Network Architects 20% $73,220
Computer Workers 17% $62,800
Computer Programmers 14% $66,550
Managers 9% $79,900
Computer Science Professors 9% $87,220
Graphic Designers 9% $41,510
Multimedia Artists and Animators 8% $50,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 482
Engineering 293
Mathematics & Statistics 182
Physical Sciences 146
Agriculture 130
Architecture/Urban Planning 96
Engineering Technologies 61
Natural Resources & Conservation 29

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