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2023 Best Computer Engineering Schools in North Carolina

5 Colleges
$75,650 Avg Salary
$20,969 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Engineering School for You

With 511 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer engineering is the #44 most popular major in North Carolina.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer Engineering Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Engineering Schools in North Carolina

Check out the CE programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top North Carolina Schools in Computer Engineering

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for computer engineering students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CE majors at Duke take out is $10,000.

Full Computer Engineering at Duke University Report

The excellent programs at North Carolina State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering schools in North Carolina. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, CE graduates from NC State take out $24,625 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a great place for computer engineering students. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.

CE majors at UNC Charlotte take out an average of $22,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on Computer Engineering at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

#4

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

The excellent programs at East Carolina University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering schools in North Carolina. ECU is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville.

Full Computer Engineering at East Carolina University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina A & T State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Engineering Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the large city of Greensboro, NC A&T is a public school with a large student population.

CE majors at NC A&T take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on Computer Engineering at North Carolina A & T State University

Best Computer Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 359
Virginia 533
Florida 944
Tennessee 100
Kentucky 162
South Carolina 157
Louisiana 26
Arkansas 45
Alabama 292
Mississippi 69
West Virginia 42

Computer Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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