2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in North Carolina
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer Science 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 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 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 Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Elizabeth City State University the best value school in North Carolina for computer science students. ECSU is a small public school located in the 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 programs at Western Carolina University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in North Carolina. WCU is a large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCU are $4,367 per year. While working on their degree, compsci majors at WCU accumulate an average of around $27,911 in student debt.
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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 #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in North Carolina list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Chapel Hill are $9,028 per year. After completing their degree, compsci graduates from UNC Chapel Hill carry an average student debtload of $15,063.
UNC Chapel Hill also made our Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina list, coming in at #4.
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The excellent programs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in North Carolina. Located in the distant town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Pembroke are $3,495 per year. While working on their degree, compsci majors at UNC Pembroke accumulate an average of around $21,750 in student debt.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Appalachian State University is a great value for computer science students. Located in the distant 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. While working on their degree, compsci majors at Appalachian State accumulate an average of around $21,427 in student debt. 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 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina list.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer science programs. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte are $7,188 per year. The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UNC Charlotte take out is $24,923. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $194.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNC Charlotte also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina ranking.
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North Carolina State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in North Carolina list. NC State is a very large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NC State are $9,131 per year. On average, compsci graduates from NC State take out $22,375 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $290, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
NC State did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina list.
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Fayetteville State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer science programs. Fayetteville State University is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Fayetteville.
Fayetteville State University undergraduate students pay an average of $5,379 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Fayetteville State University take out is $31,000.
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East Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer science students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ECU are $7,297 a year. On average, compsci graduates from ECU take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, ECU also is in the top 10% of our Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina ranking.
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With a ranking of #10, University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students. Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public school with a fairly large student population.
UNCW undergraduate students pay an average of $7,238 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, compsci graduates from UNCW carry an average student debtload of $24,846.
UNCW excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina list.
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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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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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