Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Kenner, LA (2026)

Kenner, Louisiana has 2 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $9,172 to $28,631 per year for indexed programs. Kenner has a population of about 65,113. Median household income is $64,099 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area, the top-earning computer engineering-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $126,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Kenner

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer engineering programs near Kenner, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kenner city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana computer engineering page.


Computer Engineering Wages Near Kenner

Kenner is part of the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area (BLS area code 35380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Computer Hardware Engineer$83,550LA statewide$90,227
Electronics Engineer$99,990New Orleans-Metairie, LA$107,981
Software Developer$106,950New Orleans-Metairie, LA$115,497
Computer Network Architect$126,260New Orleans-Metairie, LA$136,350

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Kenner at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population65,113Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,099Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer engineering schools are near Kenner, LA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Kenner. The closest is University of New Orleans in New Orleans, LA (11.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (61.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer engineering roles near Kenner?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles near Kenner are: Computer Network Architect ($126,260), Software Developer ($106,950), Electronics Engineer ($99,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in New Orleans instead of Kenner?

New Orleans, LA is 19.9 miles from Kenner and has its own set of local computer engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Kenner an affordable place to study computer engineering?

Kenner’s median household income of $64,099 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kenner while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.