General Computer Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 454 general computer science degrees were granted at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Online coursework is an option at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Of 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.
General Computer Science Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Use these rankings to compare University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s General Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 111 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 637 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 111 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #120 of 635 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 111 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 637 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 111 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #120 of 635 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 111 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 637 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 111 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #120 of 635 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Computer Science graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Computer Science graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 36% women (164) and 64% men (290).
General Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Of the 404 bachelor’s general computer science degrees awarded 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 General 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, higher than the national average of 47%.*
General Computer Science Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Among the 25 master’s general computer science graduates 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 General 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 General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, higher than the national average of 12%.*
General Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Of the 25 doctoral general 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 General 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Computer Science Graduates
Graduates of the General Computer Science program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
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
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