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Computer Science Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 2,948 students earned their CompSci degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in North Carolina

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,252
Master’s Degree 646
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 41.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.6%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in North Carolina

76,520 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $94,570, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

880 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

520 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

68% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at NC State. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

461 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. In their early career, UNC Chapel Hill grads earn an average salary of $51,002.

#4

Duke University

Durham
404 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,260 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,958 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. This public school has an average net price of $11,629.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

A typical student attending UNCW will pay a net price of $19,136. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,448 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,603 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. A typical student attending ECU will pay a net price of $16,550.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.63 years to complete their degree at NC A&T. Graduates earn an average $32,547 after graduation.

#10

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $32,845. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,081 after earning their degree at this institution.

Computer Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 38% $100,560
Information Security Analysts 33% $103,470
Computer and Information Research Scientists 29% $112,800
Web Developers 19% $68,520
Computer and Information Systems Managers 19% $135,740
Systems Software Developers 16% $104,710
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $60,820
Computer Workers 12% $86,770
Computer Science Professors 7% $64,220
Computer Programmers -2% $91,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Computer Information Systems 1,634
Computer Software Applications 297
Computer Systems Networking 262
Information Science 224
Information Technology 181
Other Computer Sciences 8
Computer Programming 4

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