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Computer Science in North Carolina

Computer Science Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 3,520 students earned their Computer Science degrees in NC.

A Computer Science major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in North Carolina

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 952
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 61
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 36.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.0%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in North Carolina

There are 76,520 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in computer science jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a computer science grad in the state is $94,570, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in North Carolina that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

276 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,563. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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247 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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Duke University

Durham
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. 97% of students get financical aid.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,907. 91% of students get financical aid.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. 80% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,703.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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Computer Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Web Developers 19% $68,520
Computer and Information Systems Managers 19% $135,740
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $60,820
Computer Workers 12% $86,770
Computer Programmers -2% $91,340

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