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Information Science in North Carolina

Information Science Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 268 students earned their Information Science degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, Information Science is the 67th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 124
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 26.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 35.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.3%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in North Carolina

27,530 people in the state and 1,240,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to information science.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in North Carolina

Information Science grads earn an average of $105,760 in the state and $114,000 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in North Carolina that offer information science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending North Carolina Central University will pay a net price of $14,014.

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

A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,414. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 59% of students get financical aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Duke University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke.

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Information Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers information science majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 29% $112,800
Computer and Information Systems Managers 19% $135,740
Computer Workers 12% $86,770

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