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Computer & Information Sciences at North Carolina State University

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Computer & Information Sciences at North Carolina State University

What traits are you looking for in a computer and information sciences school? To help you decide if North Carolina State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's computer and information sciences program.

NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and has a total student population of 36,042. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 424 students received their master's degree in computer and information sciences.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer & Information Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

NC State Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
  • Doctorate Degree in Computer & Information Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at NC State

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Are you one of the many who prefer to take online classes? NC State offers distance education options for computer and information sciences at the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

NC State Computer & Information Sciences Rankings

There were 18 students who received their doctoral degrees in computer and information sciences, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Computer & Information Sciences Student Demographics at NC State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer and information sciences majors at North Carolina State University.

NC State Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program

30% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 424 students who earned a master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from NC State in 2020-2021, 70% were men and 30% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in computer and information sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 31
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 113
International Students 267
Other Races/Ethnicities 10

Concentrations Within Computer & Information Sciences

The following computer and information sciences concentations are available at North Carolina State University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at North Carolina State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Science 276
Computer Software & Applications 118
Computer Systems Networking 53

Careers That Computer & Information Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in computer and information sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NC, the home state for North Carolina State University.

Occupation Jobs in NC Average Salary in NC
Software Applications Developers 30,580 $103,280
Computer Systems Analysts 26,110 $93,480
Computer User Support Specialists 22,860 $52,510
Computer and Information Systems Managers 12,740 $142,330
Managers 11,990 $121,500

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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