Louisiana Community Colleges
Computer Science Programs
Computer science and IT pathways at community colleges in this state. Programming, networking, cybersecurity, and transfer-track CS courses.
5 colleges · 51 sections · 36 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Louisiana community colleges offer two distinct CS pathways: an associate of applied science (AAS) for students aiming directly at help-desk, network admin, or junior developer roles, and a transfer-track AS that articulates to a bachelor's in computer science at a four-year school. The 51 sections this term across 5 LCTCS institutions cover programming (Python, Java, JavaScript), data structures, networking, cybersecurity, and intro computer science theory.
Two-year CC programs aren't a shortcut to a software engineering career — most SWE roles still require a bachelor's — but the IT-support, sysadmin, and cybersecurity-tech career paths absolutely start here. For students who want to be a software developer, the transfer-track AS lets you complete two years at community-college tuition before continuing to a CS bachelor's, with credit articulation in place at most Louisiana four-year programs.
Colleges offering Computer Science
Pick a college to see its full plan — every required course, which ones transfer to the school you want, and what’s open now.
Computer Science is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
Computer Science Availability Snapshot
How computer science sections are being offered across 5 colleges in Louisiana this term (51 sections total).
Delivery format
- online45 (88%)
- in person6 (12%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)8
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)7
- Evening (5 PM and after)3
- Asynchronous / TBA33
Start dates
Sections begin on 4 distinct dates. 3 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 11 distinct instructors across 5 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Baton Rouge Community College2 programs
Fletcher Technical Community College3 programs
Louisiana Delta Community College2 programs
Nunez Community College1 program
Recommended Course Sequence
61 credits- ENGL 1010English Composition I(3 cr)3 sections+ plan
- ENGL 1011English Composition I with Lab8 sections+ plan
- MATH 1203Applied Algebra(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- MATH 1213Applied Algebra with Labnot offered+ plan
- MATH 1300College Algebra2 sections+ plan
- MATH 1310College Algebra with Lab10 sections+ plan
- CSCI 1000Info. Technology Principles(3 cr)1 section+ plan
- CSCI 1100Problem Solv. & Prog Technique(3 cr)1 section+ plan
- CSCI 1200Skills for Info Tech. Success(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- CSCI 1300Introduction to Scripting(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- CSCI 1400IT Hardware Support(3 cr)1 section+ plan
- CSCI 1500IT Software Support(3 cr)1 section+ plan
- CSCI 1600Linux Server(3 cr)1 section+ plan
- CSCI 1700Network Essentials(3 cr)1 section+ plan
- CSCI 1800Microsoft Windows Server(3 cr)1 section+ plan
- CSCI 1900CCNA I(4 cr)1 section+ plan
- CSCI 2000Advanced Network Topicsnot offered+ plan
- CSCI 2100Information Assurance(3 cr)1 section+ plan
- CSCI 2200Computer Forensics(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- CSCI 2300Network Security Design(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- CSCI 2400CSCI Internship(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- CSCI 1010Ethics in Info. Technology(3 cr)1 section+ plan
- CSCI 1910CCNA IInot offered+ plan
- CSCI 1920CCNA IIInot offered+ plan
Source: College catalog
South Louisiana Community College2 programs
Common Computer Science courses
- CSCI 1923Intro to Comp:Prog Logic/Desig(5 sections)
- CSCI 1150Business Computer Applications(5 sections)
- CSCI 1013Intro to Computer Technology(3 sections)
- CSCI 2203Microcomp Appl in Business(3 sections)
- CSCI 1943SW Design & Prog II (Live)(2 sections)
- CSCI 2103Data Structures(2 sections)
- CSCI 2153Linux/Unix System Programming(2 sections)
- CSCI 1933Software Design&Programming I(1 section)
- CSCI 2113Cloud Computing Foundations(1 section)
- CSCI 2313Cyber and Digital Forensics(1 section)
- CSCI 2723Penetrtn Tstng & Incident Resp(1 section)
- CSCI 2753Info Assurance and Security(1 section)
Career outlook for Computer Science graduates
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for the primary career outcome of this program (2024 OEWS release). Compare Louisiana’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
Wage data reflects all workers in the occupation, not just recent CC graduates — entry-level pay is typically lower. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I become a software engineer with an associate degree?
- Possible but uncommon. Most software engineering roles require a bachelor's in computer science or equivalent experience. The realistic CC-grad direct path is IT support / help desk → junior systems administrator → systems engineer, often with industry certifications (CompTIA Network+, Security+, AWS) earned alongside the degree.
- Does community college CS credit transfer to a CS bachelor's?
- Yes, if you pick the transfer-track AS rather than the career-track AAS. The two tracks share courses but have different math sequences — transfer-track requires Calculus I and II; AAS often uses applied math or business math. Confirm with your target four-year school's transfer office before enrolling.
- What programming languages do Louisiana community colleges teach?
- Python is dominant for intro courses and data-science tracks. Java is common in transfer-track CS sequences (mirroring what most four-year schools teach in their first two years). JavaScript appears in web-development AAS programs. C++ shows up in some game-dev and embedded-systems tracks. Check each college's catalog below for specifics.
- Is cybersecurity a good track at Louisiana CCs?
- Yes — it's one of the highest-employment direct-career paths from a CC. Most Louisiana community college cybersecurity programs are aligned with the NSA / DHS Center of Academic Excellence framework and prepare students for industry certifications like Security+ and CySA+. Graduates step into SOC analyst, junior pen-test, or IT-security-admin roles.
Compare Computer Science programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Louisiana’s computer science programs stack up.
Other programs in Louisiana
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.