Computer Science at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, consider the program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is located in Raleigh, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 647 computer science degrees were granted at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
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Online Class Availability at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Online coursework is an option at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Of 38,464 students, 2,954 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,521 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Use these rankings to compare North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 111 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #48 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 637 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #301 of 635 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 111 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #48 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 637 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #301 of 635 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Graduates of North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,006 |
| 2 years | $80,925 |
| 3 years | $95,000 |
| 4 years | $98,925 |
| 5 years | $111,385 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh take home a median $98,925, compared with $71,784 for all North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh is $21,073.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Science graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 23% women (152) and 77% men (495).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Of the 373 bachelor’s computer science graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 20% were women (76) and 80% were men (297).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 197 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 92 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 20 |
| International (Nonresident) | 19 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Minority students account for 39% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, lower than the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Among the 236 master’s computer science degrees awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 29% were women (69) and 71% were men (167).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 180 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, higher than the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Among the 35 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 20% were women (7) and 80% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 29 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 3% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, lower than the national average of 13%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
The Computer Science program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 647 |
Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Students who finish Computer Science program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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