2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer and information sciences was ranked 5th in North Carolina. In fact, 5,558 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in North Carolina to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Colleges.
Top North Carolina Schools for an Associate in Computer & Information Sciences
Our analysis found Wake Technical Community College to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a associate degree in North Carolina. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Central Piedmont Community College is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public school with a large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Strayer University - North Carolina is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Morrisville, Strayer University - North Carolina is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Miller-Motte College Wilmington helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in North Carolina. MMC Wilmington is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Wilmington.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Salisbury, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Guilford Technical Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Guilford Technical Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Jamestown.
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Campbell University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Campbell is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buies Creek.
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With a ranking of #8, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Asheville, A-B Tech is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 1,446 |
| Mississippi | 750 |
| South Carolina | 1,509 |
| Florida | 9,003 |
| Virginia | 7,392 |
| Arkansas | 973 |
| Alabama | 1,799 |
| Kentucky | 3,926 |
| Georgia | 8,045 |
| Tennessee | 1,795 |
| Louisiana | 1,193 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
| Computer Programming | 11,939 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2,338 |
| Data Processing | 1,955 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1,755 |
| Data Entry | 552 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 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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More about our data sources and methodologies.