Computer Science Schools
In New Orleans, Louisiana
There are 4 computer science schools in New Orleans for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the computer science academic community in New Orleans, and the future trends. Academia in computer science includes computer science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science
- Masters degree in Computer Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
New Orleans Vs. Louisiana Computer Science Employment
| New Orleans | 900 |
| Louisiana | 10,820 |
Exactly 900 of the 2,650 computer science professionals employed in Louisiana, work in New Orleans. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of computer science professionals in New Orleans has shrunk by 66%. As the number of computer science professionals in New Orleans has decreased, overall employment in New Orleans has increased.
New Orleans Vs. Louisiana Computer Science employment growth
| 9,660 | 9,220 | 10,280 | 10,190 | 2,650 |
| 2,620 | 3,260 | 3,150 | 2,820 | 900 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Louisiana
- Dark Yellow: New Orleans
Computer Science VS. All professions salaries in New Orleans
| $54,332 | $55,220 | $53,742 | $54,706 | $65,587 |
| $35,650 | $36,640 | $37,990 | $39,210 | $41,010 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science in New Orleans
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in New Orleans
As the number of computer science professionals in New Orleans has shrunk, salaries for computer science professionals have increased. In 2010 computer science professionals in New Orleans reportedly earned an average salary of $65,587 per year. Computer science professionals in New Orleans made a yearly average salary of $54,332, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of computer science professionals in New Orleans is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in New Orleans
10th percentile |
$32,800 |
25th percentile |
$44,677 |
50th percentile |
$62,253 |
75th percentile |
$85,697 |
90th percentile |
$104,607 |
Computer science professionals in New Orleans make a median yearly salary of $62,253. The difference in pay between the computer science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 219%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $32,800 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $104,607 per year.
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in New Orleans
Computer Programming |
$57,600 |
Computer Science |
$65,587 |
Computer Engineering |
$82,120 |
Information Technology |
$86,000 |
Information Systems |
$89,880 |
On average computer science professional salaries in New Orleans are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Computer Science schools in New Orleans
There are 4 accredited computer science schools in the city. Many of New Orleans' computer science professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Computer Science Programs Offered In New Orleans
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in computer science offered by New Orleans' computer science schools.
Student Completed Computer Science Degrees In New Orleans
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
28 |
master |
14 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 42 |
Approximately 42 students completed computer science courses in 2010.