Best Computer Science Schools in Louisiana

Louisiana has 11 colleges offering Computer Science programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 337 recent graduates. Graduates in Louisiana earn $50,584 on average within two years — 26% below the national average of $68,283. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in LA

$50,584

LA Avg. Earnings

$68,283

National Avg.

389

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Computer Science in Louisiana

Public Schools (9)

$52,607

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

avg. 2yr earnings

Computer Science Schools in Louisiana, Ranked by Earnings

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 14.6%

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA · Public

$57,318

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $59,819

Graduates: 43

Acceptance: 66.8%

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA · Public

$53,810

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $63,478

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 72.6%

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

$55,964

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $54,915

Graduates: 77

Acceptance: 74.0%

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA · Public

$56,505

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $52,823

Graduates: 51

Acceptance: 88.8%

Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Shreveport, LA · Public

$54,322

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $57,346

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 82.7%

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA · Public

$56,776

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,791

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 94.3%

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA · Public

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $49,618

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 67.5%

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA · Public

$59,124

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $48,014

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 74.6%

#10

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

$32,382

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,491

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 49.9%

#11

Southern University Law Center

Baton Rouge, LA ·

$32,382

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,491

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Computer Science in Louisiana?

Tulane University of Louisiana ranks #1 for Computer Science in Louisiana with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 11 schools offering Computer Science programs in the state.

How much do Computer Science graduates earn in Louisiana?

Computer Science graduates in Louisiana earn an average of $50,584 within two years of graduation. This is 26% below the national average of $68,283 for this major.

What is the hardest Computer Science school to get into in Louisiana?

Tulane University of Louisiana is the most selective Computer Science program in Louisiana with an acceptance rate of 14.6%. The average acceptance rate across Computer Science programs in the state is 68.6%.

Other Popular Majors in Louisiana

Industrial Engineering $73,949 Chemical Engineering $68,307 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $59,949 Information Science/Studies $59,350 Construction Management $59,187 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $58,403 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $54,986 Civil Engineering $52,416

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.