MORE THAN A COLLEGE TOWN
WELCOME TO THE “SILICON VALLEY OF THE SOUTH”—BATON ROUGE. Louisiana's capital city is home to some of the world's top global and technological companies and is in close proximity to America's energy resources, delicate coastal ecosystems, and artistic, historical, and cultural treasures—allowing you access to prime locations for experiential learning. For you, that equals more research and internship opportunities in one of the nation’s top cities for job growth.
earn YEAR-ROUND INTERNSHIPS AT THE TOP GLOBAL COMPANIES SURROUNDING CAMPUS
Albermarle
Amazon
Amedisys
BASF
Baton Rouge General
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Coca-Cola
Community Coffee
Cox Enterprises
Dow Chemical
EA Games
Entergy
ExxonMobil
General Electric
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Honeywell
IBM
Jacobs Engineering Group
JPMorgan Chase Bank
Lamar Advertising Company
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Ochsner Health System
Our Lady of the Lake
Postlethwaite & Netterville
...and more
Top 3
Most Digital City in the U.S.
#2
State For Job Growth in the South
#2
City for Rising Salaries
COME EXPLORE THE CAPITAL CITY
In the heart of the south, the opportunites for good food and good times are endless. Baton Rouge has numerous shopping districts just minutes from campus with restaurants, stores, salons, theaters, and more. Community and cultural events are plentiful throughout the year, and local muesems offer both traveling and permanent exhibits which are often free for students.