Best AI Degree Programs in Louisiana: 2026 Rankings
41 AI and machine learning programs at 17 schools in Louisiana.
Updated
The strongest AI programs in Louisiana on this list are led by University of New Orleans, Tulane University of Louisiana, and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Louisiana, drawn from 41 programs at 17 schools.
Best AI programs in Louisiana
Rank
School
Location
1
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
2
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
3
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA
4
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
5
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
6
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
7
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
8
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA
9
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
10
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA
11
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
12
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
13
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA
14
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
15
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA
16
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
17
Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
How we ranked this list
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (30%), student outcomes (25%), curriculum (25%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 86% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Louisiana
Each school lists a quick overview (program, estimated cost, format) plus a short program summary with links to official school pages and related program paths. Tuition figures are published estimates—confirm current totals on the school’s program page before you apply.
1
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
B.S. in Computer Science — Machine Learning and AI Concentration
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 120
Best for: CS students specializing in AI/ML within a bachelor's
Program summary
Start with University of New Orleans if this ranking angle matches your goals. AI/ML sits as a concentration or track inside a broader degree—scan required vs elective AI courses so you know how deep the path actually goes. AI is a CS concentration—not a standalone AI bachelor's.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
Program summary
Tulane University of Louisiana sits in New Orleans. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor's in Data Analytics / Applied AI
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration
Program summary
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College sits in Baton Rouge. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics bachelor's—not a standalone AI degree.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Louisiana Tech University)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD, CAE-R)
Program summary
Louisiana Tech University is based in Ruston. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Louisiana at Lafayette)
Program summary
University of Louisiana at Lafayette anchors this ranking slot. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Louisiana State University)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CO)
Program summary
Louisiana State University is based in Baton Rouge. The title reads AI/ML-first; still open the curriculum map to see how much is core AI versus borrowed CS, stats, or engineering electives.
Bachelor's in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: On campus
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration (Xavier University of Louisiana)
Program summary
It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics bachelor's—not a standalone AI degree.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Louisiana State University-Shreveport)
Program summary
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. Plan on roughly 4 years. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Louisiana at Monroe)
Program summary
Start with University of Louisiana at Monroe if this ranking angle matches your goals. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
On this state ranking, University of New Orleans, Tulane University of Louisiana, and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College appear near the top. We list 17 schools offering AI programs in Louisiana. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Louisiana?
About 41 AI programs at 17 schools show up for Louisiana on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Online or campus?
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
How does AIDegrees rank these programs?
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (30%), student outcomes (25%), curriculum (25%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 86% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
State list or overall ranking?
Use both—state lists help with in-state tuition and local networks; overall lists compare research strength and online options.
