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Computer Science Schools in North Carolina

696 students earned CompSci degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in North Carolina

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 646
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.6%
  • White: 12.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 77.3%
  • Other Races: 1.9%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 76,520 people employed in jobs related to a compsci degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in North Carolina

CompSci grads earn an average of $94,570 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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

276 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. A typical student attending NC State will pay a net price of $16,411.

247 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,634. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Duke University

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

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. An average student at Duke will pay a net price of $32,459. 92% of the teachers are full time.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. This public school has an average net price of $12,469.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,547 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.10%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

In their early career, UNC Greensboro grads earn an average salary of $36,963. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,603 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. In their early career, Appalachian State grads earn an average salary of $38,958. This public school has an average net price of $13,989.

#9

Wake Forest University

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

In their early career, Wake Forest University grads earn an average salary of $60,081. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,845.

Computer Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 38% $100,560
Information Security Analysts 33% $103,470
Computer and Information Research Scientists 29% $112,800
Web Developers 19% $68,520
Computer and Information Systems Managers 19% $135,740
Systems Software Developers 16% $104,710
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $60,820
Computer Workers 12% $86,770
Computer Science Professors 7% $64,220
Computer Programmers -2% $91,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Computer Software Applications 252
Computer Systems Networking 142
Information Technology 124
Computer Information Systems 122
Information Science 97
Other Computer Sciences 8

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