Best colleges in Louisiana
A Cajun College Experience
Jazz, crawdads, and plenty of soulful educational opportunities
Louisiana's population is as diverse as the spices they put in the gumbo. This likely explains why they have one of the most excitingly varied student populations in the nation. From the state college system to private universities, this southern state touts some impressive accolades when it comes to its 19 higher learning institutions. The U.S. News review also recently rated a few Louisiana schools as some of the best "up-and-coming" educational opportunities. College grads from Louisiana go on to work at big name corporations like the Pelican Publishing Co, White Knight Broadcasting, and Communications Corporation of America. and with the Creole State's 5.9% unemployment rate, your chances of starting your career are better here than most other states.
On the weekends, there are many ways to stay entertained, including camping, kayaking, hiking, biking and birding. How many times have you gone birding? That's what we figured. Louisiana is a great place for new experiences. Don the black and gold to cheer on the New Orleans Saints or visit New Orleans Arena for a Hornets game. When you're ready to just kick back and relax, check out one of the popular breweries throughout the state like Dixie Brewing Company in New Orleans or Great Raft Brewing in Shreveport. The Bayou Teche Brewery is another popular choice in the Bayou State. Louisiana is always ready to welcome anyone with an adventurous spirit and a lot of soul. If you desire a college destination with plenty of American spirit, lots of nicknames, and friendly neighbors, you will fare well in Louisiana.
Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*Bureau of Labor Statistics *Wikipedia, "Companies based in Louisiana", "Colleges and Universities based in Louisiana", "Louisiana Nicknames" *www.nola.com *www.louisianatravel.com/attractions/breweriesBest Four Year Universities in Louisiana
Tulane University of Louisiana offers 294 degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers 294 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city.
Dillard University offers 22 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Xavier University of Louisiana offers 82 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Centenary College of Louisiana offers 31 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city.
Louisiana Tech University offers 143 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a faraway town.
Loyola University New Orleans offers 126 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers 63 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize city.
University of Louisiana at Monroe offers 154 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a small city.
Grambling State University offers 59 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a faraway town.
Best Community Colleges in Louisiana
Louisiana Culinary Institute offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.
Digital Media Institute offers 3 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.
Academy of Interactive Entertainment offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College offers 38 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area.
Infinity College offers 16 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.
Delta College of Arts & Technology offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College offers 53 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city.
Healthcare Training Institute offers 8 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.
ITI Technical College offers 15 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.
Fortis College-Baton Rouge offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.
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| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | 14 : 1 | 13,310 | |
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Louisiana Culinary Institute Baton Rouge, LA | 13 : 1 | 77 | |
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Digital Media Institute Shreveport, LA | 4 : 1 | 7 | |
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | 29 : 1 | 41,705 | |
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Academy of Interactive Entertainment Lafayette, LA | 30 : 1 | 89 | |