Higher Education in Louisiana
The state of Louisiana has 4 state supported higher education systems.
- The University of Louisiana System
- Louisiana State University System
- Southern University System
- Louisiana Community and Technical College System
Louisiana also possesses 10 private universities and colleges, along with The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON). The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) was formed in 1979 to coordinate and stimulate Louisiana's activities in marine research and education. LUMCON provides coastal laboratory facilities to Louisiana universities, and conducts research and educational programs in the marine sciences.