Major Overview for Computer Science

Colleges Browse Louisiana Majors Computer and information sciences and support services Computer Science

Overview for Computer Science A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations. Careers for Computer Science Majors A major in Computer Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Computer and Information Scientists, Research - $100,900 Computer and Information Systems Managers - $118,710 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary - $74,050 Computer Software Engineers, Applications - $87,900 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software - $94,520 Computer Specialists, All Other

Top 14 Louisiana Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA	14 (6.1%)
		Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA	41 (4.4%)
		Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA	8 (1.5%)
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		University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA	32 (1.5%)
		Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA	20 (1.1%)
		Grambling State University Grambling, LA	6 (1.1%)
		University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA	14 (1.1%)
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		Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA	13 (0.9%)
		Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA	3 (0.9%)
		Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA	5 (0.7%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.