2023 Most Popular 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 61 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina
Check out the computer and information sciences associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in North Carolina.
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Our analysis found Wake Technical Community College to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a associate degree in North Carolina. Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Raleigh.
About 24% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 76% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Fayetteville Technical Community College is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 86 students majoring in computer and information sciences at FTCC, 85% are male and 15% are female.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Central Piedmont Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer and information sciences schools in North Carolina. Located in the large city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 28% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 72% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Guilford Technical Community College is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Guilford Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Jamestown.
Women make up 24% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Forsyth Technical Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 34% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 66% are male.
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With a ranking of #6, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools 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 medium-sized student population.
About 16% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 84% are male.
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Pitt Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 31 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Pitt Community College, 81% are male and 19% are female.
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the small city of Asheville, A-B Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 29 students majoring in computer and information sciences at A-B Tech, 83% are male and 17% are female.
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With a ranking of #9, Craven Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Craven Community College is a small public school located in the city of New Bern.
About 27% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 73% are male.
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With a ranking of #10, Durham Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Durham, Durham Technical Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 36% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Computer & Information Sciences students in the state of North Carolina that almost earned our Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington, NC |
| 12 | Davidson County Community College | Thomasville, NC |
| 12 | Sandhills Community College | Pinehurst, NC |
| 12 | Gaston College | Dallas, NC |
Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| 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 |
Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors
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 26 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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