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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina

102 Colleges
$54,884 Avg Salary
$24,204 Avg Student Debt

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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 102 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a .

Our analysis found MyComputerCareer - Raleigh to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. Located in the large city of Raleigh, MyComputerCareer - Raleigh is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at MyComputerCareer - Raleigh take out is $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $137, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Technical Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina list. Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Raleigh.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Wake Technical Community College take out $17,336 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 102 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the # 3 spot on the list. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from UNC Charlotte take out $23,615 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $194.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina list. NC State is a very large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from NC State take out $22,375 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $290.

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The excellent programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in North Carolina. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UNC Chapel Hill carry an average student debt load of $14,538.

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With a ranking of #6, Durham Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large city of Durham, Durham Technical Community College is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Durham Technical Community College take out is $11,583.

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#7

Duke University

Durham, NC

Duke University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina ranking. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Duke accumulate an average of around $11,950 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $581.

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Fayetteville Technical Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at FTCC accumulate an average of around $12,834 in student debt.

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina list. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.

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.

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Guilford Technical Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina list. Guilford Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Jamestown.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Guilford Technical Community College accumulate an average of around $17,335 in student debt.

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Salisbury, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College take out an average of $7,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Central Piedmont Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer and information sciences programs. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Central Piedmont Community College accumulate an average of around $11,294 in student debt.

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#13

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC

With a ranking of #13, Wayne Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Wayne Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Goldsboro.

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#14

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

With a ranking of #14, East Carolina University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at ECU accumulate an average of around $25,853 in student debt.

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Forsyth Technical Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer and information sciences programs. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Forsyth Tech take out is $12,372.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina award.

Rank College Location
16 Johnston Community College Smithfield, NC
17 North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC
18 University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wilmington, NC
19 Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC
20 Appalachian State University Boone, NC

Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 1,446
South Carolina 1,509
Florida 9,003
Virginia 7,392
Arkansas 973
Mississippi 750
Louisiana 1,193
Alabama 1,799
Kentucky 3,926
Georgia 8,045
Tennessee 1,795

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

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 25 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 Almonroth.

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