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 analysis found Elizabeth City State University to be the best value school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. 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.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $4,367 in in-state tuition and fees each 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 very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UNC Chapel Hill are $9,028 a 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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Out of the 17 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Pembroke landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
UNC Pembroke undergraduate students pay an average of $3,495 in in-state tuition and fees each 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Appalachian State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Appalachian State undergraduate students pay an average of $7,410 in in-state tuition and fees each 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, Appalachian State is 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 came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools in North Carolina ranking. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the 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 is $24,923. 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 Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #7, North Carolina State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at NC State are $9,131 a 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 not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina list.
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With a ranking of #8, Fayetteville State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students. Fayetteville State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Fayetteville.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fayetteville State University are $5,379 per 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 ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public school 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.
ECU also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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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 medium-sized city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNCW are $7,238 per year. After completing their degree, compsci graduates from UNCW carry an average student debtload of $24,846.
In addition to its great value ranking, UNCW is 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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