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.
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2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in North Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Science Colleges.
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 distant town of Elizabeth City.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ECSU are $3,326 a year.
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.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at WCU are $4,367 a year. While working on their degree, compsci majors at WCU accumulate an average of around $27,911 in student debt.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great value for computer science students. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
UNC Chapel Hill undergraduate students pay an average of $9,028 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, compsci graduates from UNC Chapel Hill carry an average student debtload of $15,063.
UNC Chapel Hill also took the #4 spot in our Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina rankings.
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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.
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 school with a very 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Appalachian State also is in the top 10% of our Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina ranking.
With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the 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.
NC State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,131 in in-state tuition and fees each 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 also took the #5 spot in our Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina rankings.
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Fayetteville State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in North Carolina list. Fayetteville State University is a moderately-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 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 very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ECU are $7,297 per year. On average, compsci graduates from ECU take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, ECU is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina list.
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 city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public college with a 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.
UNCW 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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Best Value Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Value Computer Science Colleges 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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