2023 Best Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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 Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 17 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for compsci students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Elizabeth City State University the best value school in North Carolina for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. ECSU is a small public school located in the distant town of Elizabeth City.
ECSU undergraduate students pay an average of $3,326 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Western Carolina University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer science schools in North Carolina. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $4,367 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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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 # 3 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Chapel Hill are $9,028 per year. CompSci majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out an average of $15,407 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UNC Chapel Hill is ranked #4 for overall quality for compsci in North Carolina.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer science schools in North Carolina. Located in the distant town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Pembroke are $3,495 per year. The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UNC Pembroke take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,632.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at North Carolina State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer science schools in North Carolina. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NC State are $9,131 per year. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $290, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, NC State is ranked #5 for overall quality for compsci in North Carolina.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer science programs. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
UNC Charlotte undergraduate students pay an average of $7,188 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.
UNC Charlotte also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #7, Appalachian State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Appalachian State are $7,410 per year. 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.
Appalachian State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
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North Carolina A & T State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. NC A&T is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro.
NC A&T undergraduate students pay an average of $6,733 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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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With a ranking of #9, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UNC Greensboro are $7,468 a year. 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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Fayetteville State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Fayetteville State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Fayetteville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Fayetteville State University are $5,379 a year. CompSci majors at Fayetteville State University take out an average of $30,301 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Request InformationBest Value Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| 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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Majors Related to CompSci
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.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.
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