2024 Best Computer Programming Schools in Louisiana

If you plan on majoring in computer programming, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #108 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Computer Programming Schools in Louisiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 77 degrees in computer programming to qualified students.

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Pick Your Computer Programming Degree Level

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer Programming Schools in Louisiana list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Computer Programming in Louisiana

The schools below may not offer all types of programming degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Louisiana Schools in Programming

1

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type

5.6% Growth in Graduates

$52,151 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in computer programming has to take a look at Tulane University of Louisiana. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New Orleans.

Students who receive their degree from the programming program make around $52,151 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in computer programming from Tulane University of Louisiana

2

South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

43 Programming Degrees Awarded

4.7% Growth in Graduates

South Louisiana Community College is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in computer programming. South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Lafayette.More information about a degree in computer programming from South Louisiana Community College

 

Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Georgia	287	241
Florida	282	447
North Carolina	279	4
Virginia	274	99
Tennessee	269	0
South Carolina	248	29
Mississippi	234	98
Arkansas	234	11
Alabama	233	0
West Virginia	207	11

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Computer Programming Related Rankings by Major

Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.

Programming Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
General Computer Programming	56
App Specific Computer Programming	18
Other Computer Programming	3

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Majors Similar to Programming

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Computer Science	675
Computer Systems Networking	554
Information Technology	213
Computer Information Systems	173
Information Science	126
Computer Software & Applications	64
Data Processing	45
Data Entry	12
Other Computer & Information Sciences	9
Computer Systems Analysis	1

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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