Computer Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
If you are interested in studying Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is in Chapel Hill, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 454 computer science degrees were awarded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) studied exclusively online and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Science Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 17 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #3 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 69 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 364 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #109 of 364 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #75 of 215 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #23 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 97 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Those who finish University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,162 |
| 2 years | $72,083 |
| 3 years | $95,204 |
| 4 years | $107,225 |
| 5 years | $124,977 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $107,225, compared with $72,614 for all University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $14,131.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Science graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 36% women (164) and 64% men (290).
Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Of the 404 bachelor’s computer science graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 36% were women (147) and 64% were men (257).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 127 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Black / African American | 26 |
| Asian | 135 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 18 |
| International (Nonresident) | 41 |
| Unknown | 22 |
Minority students account for 53% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, higher than the national average of 47%.*
Computer Science Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Among the 25 master’s computer science degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 32% were women (8) and 68% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 28% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, higher than the national average of 12%.*
Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Of the 25 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 36% were women (9) and 64% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 21 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The Computer Science program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 454 |
Careers Related to Computer Science
Graduates of the Computer Science program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill commonly work in the following types of careers:
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.