Computer Science at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduates in computer science earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Louisiana State University-Shreveport Compares for Computer Science
All 349 colleges reporting computer science earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $268,121 | $272,681 | #1 | $171,264 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $225,141 | $198,260 | #5 | $154,492 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $223,309 | $212,544 | #2 | $152,656 |
| 4 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $217,973 | $191,312 | #8 | $146,624 |
| 5 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $217,051 | $197,502 | #6 | $143,084 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $214,907 | $195,551 | #7 | $138,613 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $214,479 | $211,240 | #3 | $151,065 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $209,574 | $184,552 | #12 | $110,814 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $204,379 | $185,972 | #10 | $149,866 |
| 10 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $203,169 | $178,912 | #16 | $152,251 |
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| 296 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $80,579 | $86,473 | #274 | $38,417 |
| 297 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $80,432 | $73,188 | #326 | — |
| 298 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $80,317 | $91,167 | #243 | $55,256 |
| 299 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $80,276 | $92,926 | #231 | $60,259 |
| 300 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $80,179 | $84,539 | #279 | $67,839 |
| 301 | Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA | $80,166 | $73,736 | #323 | — |
| 302 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $79,877 | $78,479 | #309 | $53,544 |
Other Majors at Louisiana State University-Shreveport by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $61,423 | — | #80 of 215 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,117 | $37,466 | #694 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,808 | $43,321 | #971 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,352 | $48,717 | #142 of 680 |
| Marketing | $52,371 | $35,115 | #483 of 516 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,127 | $34,855 | #319 of 476 |
| Biology | $45,759 | $24,405 | #777 of 841 |
| Psychology | $40,731 | $28,863 | #956 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $26,536 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Louisiana State University-Shreveport computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,259 one year after graduating and $80,276 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Louisiana State University-Shreveport rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Louisiana State University-Shreveport ranks #299 by median pay four years after graduation, and #231 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Louisiana State University-Shreveport worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.