2023 Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Computer Science Doctor'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 Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in North Carolina to see which doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina
The colleges and universities below are the best for compsci majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top North Carolina Schools for a Doctorate in Computer Science
Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in North Carolina for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means North Carolina State University is a great place for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree. NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina A & T State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. NC A&T is a large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.
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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 4 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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