Cybersecurity by state

Best Cybersecurity Programs in Louisiana: 2026 Rankings

14 programs at 8 schools in Louisiana.

The strongest cybersecurity programs in Louisiana on this list are led by Bossier Parish Community College, University of New Orleans, and Louisiana Tech University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Louisiana, drawn from 14 programs at 8 schools.

Best cybersecurity programs in Louisiana

RankSchoolLocation
1 Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City, LA
2 University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
3 Louisiana Tech University RUSTON, LA
4 Tulane University New Orleans, LA
5 Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA
6 Grambling State University Grambling, LA
7 Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA
8 Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, 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 (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 81% 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.

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA

Associate of Applied Science in Cyber Security

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $8,340
  • Credits: 60
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Bossier Parish Community College is based in Bossier City. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Details: program page.

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

MS in Cybersecurity and Operations

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $15,555 (in-state, ~$518/credit)
  • Credits: 30
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of New Orleans)

Program summary

Start with University of New Orleans if this ranking angle matches your goals. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Related at this school: BS in Computer Science with Cyber Security Concen… · B.S. in Computer Science — Machine Learning and A…. Details: program page.

Louisiana Tech University

RUSTON, LA

BS in Cyber Engineering

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $49,176 (in-state, ~$410/credit)
  • Credits: 120
  • 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 sits in RUSTON. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Details: program page.

Tulane University

New Orleans, LA

BS in Information Technology — Cybersecurity Concentration

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $57,840 (~$482/credit)
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit

Program summary

Tulane University is based in New Orleans. Expect the parent degree’s core plus an AI-focused set of electives—confirm how many credits must be AI-labeled before you treat it as an AI credential. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Related at this school: MS in Cybersecurity Management · MS in Computer Science · AI & Machine Learning Track. Details: program page.

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Loyola University New Orleans)

Program summary

Start with Loyola University New Orleans if this ranking angle matches your goals. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Details: school website.

Grambling State University

Grambling, LA

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Grambling State University)

Program summary

Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Details: school website.

Louisiana Christian University

Pineville, LA

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Louisiana Christian University)

Program summary

Students looking at Pineville will find Louisiana Christian University on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Details: school website.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems — Networking & Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (Northwestern State University of Louisiana)

Program summary

Northwestern State University of Louisiana sits in Natchitoches. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Home unit: College of Business and Technology. Related at this school: BS in Computer Information Systems — Networking a…. Details: program page.

Related rankings and guides

FAQ: cybersecurity degrees in Louisiana

What are the best cybersecurity programs in Louisiana?

On this state ranking, Bossier Parish Community College, University of New Orleans, and Louisiana Tech University appear near the top. We list 8 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Louisiana. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.

How many cybersecurity programs are in Louisiana?

About 14 cybersecurity programs at 8 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 (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 81% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.

Does NSA CAE matter in this state?

CAE designation helps for some federal and defense paths. We score official CAE map matches when available—still verify on the school site.

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