by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Louisiana State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #157 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University is $58,697. This is less than $70,400, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University, compsci students borrow a median amount of $53,489 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at Louisiana State University is $289 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Louisiana State University paid an average of $1,016 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $393 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,084 | $1,084 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,296 | $14,296 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,884 | $7,884 |
Learn more about Louisiana State University tuition and fees.
Of the 141 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from Louisiana State University in 2022, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Louisiana State University does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of compsci master's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 24 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.