Best Online Computer Science Programs in Shreveport, LA (2026)

Shreveport, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,109 to $18,188 per year for indexed programs. Shreveport has a population of about 183,483. Median household income is $48,465 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $128,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Shreveport

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Shreveport. Distances are calculated from Shreveport city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Shreveport. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Shreveport, LA 4.8 miles from Shreveport BOC Score47.4
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#2

Southern University at Shreveport

Shreveport, LA 6.0 miles from Shreveport BOC Score24.1
Published tuition$4,958 - $18,188
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#3

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA 10.1 miles from Shreveport BOC Score42.3
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#4

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

Minden, LA 32.1 miles from Shreveport BOC Score46.4
Published tuition$4,109 - $17,202
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#5

Panola College

Carthage, TX 38.9 miles from Shreveport BOC Score50.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Shreveport

Shreveport is part of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area (BLS area code 43340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$96,680Shreveport-Bossier City, LA$114,009
Computer Systems Analyst$85,800Shreveport-Bossier City, LA$101,179
Computer Network Architect$104,570Shreveport-Bossier City, LA$123,314
Database Administrator$98,270LA statewide$115,884
Database ArchitectN/ALA statewide
Information Security Analyst$85,030Shreveport-Bossier City, LA$100,271
Computer Network Support Specialist$58,110Shreveport-Bossier City, LA$68,526
Computer User Support Specialist$51,140Shreveport-Bossier City, LA$60,307
Web Developer$85,330LA statewide$100,625
Web and Digital Interface Designer$68,790LA statewide$81,120
Computer and Information Systems Manager$128,940Shreveport-Bossier City, LA$152,052

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.


Shreveport at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population183,483Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,465Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)84.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Caddo County404 workers, 132 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Shreveport, LA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Shreveport. The closest is Louisiana State University-Shreveport in Shreveport, LA (4.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Panola College (38.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Shreveport?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Shreveport are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($128,940), Computer Network Architect ($104,570), Database Administrator ($98,270). 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 Bossier City instead of Shreveport?

Bossier City, LA is 8.5 miles from Shreveport and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Shreveport an affordable place to study computer science?

Shreveport’s median household income of $48,465 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shreveport 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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Other Programs Available in Shreveport

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Data verified: June 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.