2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best value programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Wake Technical Community College the best value school in North Carolina for computer and information sciences students. Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Raleigh.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wake Technical Community College are $2,768 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Wake Technical Community College carry an average student debtload of $17,336.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Wake Technical Community College also is in the top 10% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina ranking.
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Out of the 23 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Piedmont Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Central Piedmont Community College are $2,792 a year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Central Piedmont Community College take out an average of $11,294 in student loans while working on their egree.
In addition to its great value ranking, Central Piedmont Community College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College are $2,626 a year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College take out is $7,500.
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The excellent programs at Guilford Technical Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in North Carolina. Guilford Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Jamestown.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Guilford Technical Community College are $2,289 a year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Guilford Technical Community College take out an average of $17,335 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in North Carolina. Located in the city of Asheville, A-B Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at A-B Tech are $2,632 per year.
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With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. 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. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at UNC Chapel Hill accumulate an average of around $14,538 in student debt.
UNC Chapel Hill also took the #4 spot in our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina rankings.
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the distant town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UNC Pembroke are $3,495 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UNC Pembroke carry an average student debtload of $24,625.
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With a ranking of #8, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.
UNC Greensboro undergraduate students pay an average of $7,468 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UNC Greensboro take out is $25,851. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $207.
UNC Greensboro excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina list.
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East Carolina University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ECU are $7,297 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from ECU carry an average student debtload of $25,853.
ECU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina list.
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Appalachian State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Appalachian State are $7,410 per year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Appalachian State accumulate an average of around $21,427 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $205.
In addition to its great value ranking, Appalachian State is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina list.
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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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Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors for 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 23 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).
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