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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in North Carolina

1,441 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A Computer & Information Sciences major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in North Carolina

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,205
Post-Master’s Certificate 169
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 169
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 67
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 67
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 67

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 26.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 52.3%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in North Carolina

169,930 people in the state and 5,610,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in North Carolina

Computer & Information Sciences grads earn an average of $88,650 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. A typical student attending NC State will pay a net price of $16,411.

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

71% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,629. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at ECU. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,002 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,563. 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.

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Duke University

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

The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. An average student at Duke will pay a net price of $32,459. 63% of students get financical aid.

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

64% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,332. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,989.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UNCW.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in NC

Some of the careers computer and information sciences 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
Database Administrators 16% $93,280
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $48,290
Multimedia Artists and Animators 16% $71,270
Computer Systems Analysts 14% $90,230
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $60,820
Managers 12% $113,560
Computer Workers 12% $86,770
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 11% $81,370
Graphic Designers 10% $45,210
Computer Network Architects 8% $106,170
Computer Science Professors 7% $64,220
Computer Programmers -2% $91,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Engineering 1,668
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 867
Physical Sciences 441
Mathematics & Statistics 438
Natural Resources & Conservation 298
Engineering Technologies 256
Agriculture 239
Architecture/Urban Planning 170

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