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Information Science Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 97 students earned their IS degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, Information Science is the 63rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 87
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 44.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 26.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.6%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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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 IS.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a IS grad in the state is $105,760, compared to a typical salary of $114,000 nationwide.

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

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,426 a year. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average.

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill. Graduates earn an average $51,002 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
5,441 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. In their early career, Strayer University - North Carolina grads earn an average salary of $30,628. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

#5

Duke University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. 92% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

Information Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers IS 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
Systems Software Developers 16% $104,710
Computer Workers 12% $86,770
Computer Science Professors 7% $64,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Computer Science 696
Computer Software Applications 252
Computer Systems Networking 142
Information Technology 124
Computer Information Systems 122
Other Computer Sciences 8

View all majors related to Information Science

View Nationwide Information Science Report

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