2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer science was ranked 8th in North Carolina. In fact, 2,948 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in North Carolina to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Carolina. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $581.
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Out of the 17 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the # 2 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
CompSci majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out an average of $15,407 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Out of the 17 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Forest University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
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Out of the 17 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, compsci graduates from Appalachian State take out $21,424 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $205.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UNC Charlotte take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,964. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $194.
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro.
On average, compsci graduates from UNC Greensboro take out $25,318 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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East Carolina University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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North Carolina A & T State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer science programs. NC A&T is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, compsci majors at NC A&T accumulate an average of around $26,928 in student debt.
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public college with a large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from UNCW carry an average student debtload of $23,761.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 1,408 |
| Virginia | 693 |
| Florida | 532 |
| Tennessee | 820 |
| Kentucky | 103 |
| South Carolina | 95 |
| Louisiana | 675 |
| Arkansas | 168 |
| Alabama | 203 |
| Mississippi | 93 |
| West Virginia | 103 |
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Computer Science Related Rankings by Major
One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to CompSci
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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More about our data sources and methodologies.