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North Carolina Computer Science Colleges

100 Colleges
5,558 Yearly Graduations
$40,442 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$26,419 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly computer science graduations, North Carolina is ranked #12 in the country with 5,558 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $10,111 per year to get their degree at a college in North Carolina, while out of state students will pay an average of $15,496 per year.

About 40% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,605 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
1,111 Yearly Degrees
$7,188 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is 30,146, of which 24,175 students are undergraduates and of those, 21,104 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNC Charlotte is 4.5 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 80%. Of the accepted students, 45% are men and 55% are women.

53% of UNC Charlotte students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,602 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UNC Charlotte is $42,249.

#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
691 Yearly Degrees
$9,131 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at North Carolina State University is 36,042, of which 26,150 students are undergraduates and of those, 22,929 are full-time. For undergraduates at NC State, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

About 46% of students who apply get accepted. Around 46% of accepted students are men, and 54% are women.

42% of NC State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,042 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,971 during the early-career years.

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
572 Yearly Degrees
$9,028 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is 30,092, of which 19,395 students are undergraduates and of those, 18,505 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at UNC Chapel Hill. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

About 25% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

22% of UNC Chapel Hill students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,375 a year. UNC Chapel Hill has a 1.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UNC Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $51,002 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
406 Yearly Degrees
$60,244 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,717 undergraduates at Duke, of which 6,572 are full-time, and there are 16,172 students altogether. Duke has a freshman retention rate of 97%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

The acceptance rate at Duke is 8%, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. Of the accepted students, 51% are men and 49% are women.

Approximately 22% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,494 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $77,260 during the early-career years.

#5

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
320 Yearly Degrees
$7,468 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 19,764 students at UNC Greensboro in total, 15,995 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 13,391 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNC Greensboro is 4.4 years.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 31% are men and 69% are women.

Approximately 63% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,235 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,963 during the early-career years.

#6

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
231 Yearly Degrees
$7,297 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 23,056 undergraduates at ECU, of which 18,886 are full-time, and there are 28,798 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

Roughly 59% of students at ECU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,504 a year. ECU has a 5.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from ECU is $41,603.

#7

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
212 Yearly Degrees
$2,768 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,944 full-time undergraduates at Wake Technical Community College, and 21,760 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 58% of students at Wake Technical Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,406 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.6% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Wake Technical Community College is $31,600.

#8

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
200 Yearly Degrees
$6,733 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at North Carolina A & T State University is 12,753, of which 11,130 students are undergraduates and of those, 9,933 are full-time. It takes the average NC A&T undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 57%. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.

79% of NC A&T students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,555 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.1% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from NC A&T with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,547 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
176 Yearly Degrees
$7,238 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 14,650 undergraduates at UNCW, of which 11,989 are full-time, and there are 17,915 students altogether. For undergraduates at UNCW, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 68%. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

48% of UNCW students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,628 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from UNCW with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,448 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
129 Yearly Degrees
$7,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Appalachian State University is 20,023, of which 18,061 students are undergraduates and of those, 16,905 are full-time. For undergraduates at Appalachian State, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

About 80% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

47% of Appalachian State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,820 a year. Appalachian State has a 3.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,958 during the early-career years.

#11

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
86 Yearly Degrees
$2,544 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Fayetteville Technical Community College is 10,932, which includes 3,975 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 73% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,190 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.2% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from FTCC is $24,025.

#12

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
76 Yearly Degrees
$2,792 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 16,668 students at Central Piedmont Community College in total, 6,367 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

1% of Central Piedmont Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,172 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,959 during the early-career years.

#13

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
74 Yearly Degrees
$2,289 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Guilford Technical Community College is 10,821, which includes 4,146 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 27% of students at Guilford Technical Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,041 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Guilford Technical Community College is $25,923.

#14

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
52 Yearly Degrees
$3,495 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 8,262 students at UNC Pembroke in total, 6,436 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,945 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

67% of UNC Pembroke students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,440 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.2% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UNC Pembroke with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,721 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
52 Yearly Degrees
$6,644 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at North Carolina Central University is 8,078, of which 6,067 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,962 are full-time. It takes the average North Carolina Central University undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Around 87% of students who apply get accepted. Around 29% of accepted students are men, and 71% are women.

Approximately 80% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,565 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from North Carolina Central University is $31,426.

#16

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
51 Yearly Degrees
$59,770 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Wake Forest University is 8,789, of which 5,441 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,367 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at Wake Forest University. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

About 32% of students who apply get accepted. Around 44% of accepted students are men, and 56% are women.

Roughly 18% of students at Wake Forest University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $12,821 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $60,081 during the early-career years.

#16

Campbell University

Buies Creek, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
51 Yearly Degrees
$38,160 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,964 students at Campbell in total, 3,720 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,098 are full-time. It takes the average Campbell undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 81%. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

Approximately 55% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,711 a year. Campbell has a 3.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Campbell with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,153 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
50 Yearly Degrees
$2,152 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 7,587 students at Forsyth Tech in total, 2,712 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 22% of students at Forsyth Tech take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,650 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,367 during the early-career years.

#19

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
45 Yearly Degrees
$2,626 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is 7,109, which includes 2,143 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

1% of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,703 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,801 during the early-career years.

#20

Strayer University - North Carolina

Morrisville, North Carolina
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
39 Yearly Degrees
$13,515 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,441 students at Strayer University - North Carolina in total, 4,684 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 202 are full-time. For undergraduates at Strayer University - North Carolina, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,628 during the early-career years.

#21

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
37 Yearly Degrees
$7,319 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,358 undergraduates at UNCA, of which 2,870 are full-time, and there are 3,363 students altogether. It takes the average UNCA undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

About 79% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Roughly 52% of students at UNCA take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,119 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UNCA with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,582 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

North Carolina Wesleyan College

Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
35 Yearly Degrees
$33,346 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,720 students at North Carolina Wesleyan College in total, 1,603 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,375 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at North Carolina Wesleyan College is 4.1 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 48%. Of the accepted students, 61% are men and 39% are women.

72% of North Carolina Wesleyan College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,549 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.2% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from North Carolina Wesleyan College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,842 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
33 Yearly Degrees
$5,379 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,661 undergraduates at Fayetteville State University, of which 3,959 are full-time, and there are 6,726 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 79%. Around 28% of accepted students are men, and 72% are women.

Roughly 64% of students at Fayetteville State University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,703 a year. The student loan default rate of 11.6% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Fayetteville State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,480 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
31 Yearly Degrees
$1,940 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,031 full-time undergraduates at Pitt Community College, and 7,688 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 20% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,869 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Pitt Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,911 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Davidson College

Davidson, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
30 Yearly Degrees
$55,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Davidson College is 1,983, which includes 1,983 full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Davidson undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

The acceptance rate at Davidson is 20%, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. Around 46% of accepted students are men, and 54% are women.

16% of Davidson students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $10,084 a year. Davidson has a 0.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $51,554 during the early-career years.

Other North Carolina Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 29
27 Craven Community College 26
28 Durham Technical Community College 25
29 Cape Fear Community College 24
30 Davidson County Community College 23
30 Gaston College 23
30 Sandhills Community College 23
33 Western Carolina University 22
33 Winston - Salem State University 22
35 Elon University 21
36 Wayne Community College 20
37 Johnston Community College 19
37 High Point University 19
37 Coastal Carolina Community College 19
40 Guilford College 18
41 Vance-Granville Community College 17
42 Miller-Motte College Wilmington 15
42 Gardner - Webb University 15
42 University of Mount Olive 15
42 South Piedmont Community College 15
42 Mitchell Community College 15
47 Johnson C Smith University 14
48 Alamance Community College 13
48 Wilson Community College 13
50 Randolph Community College 12
50 Catawba Valley Community College 12
50 Brunswick Community College 12
53 Surry Community College 11
53 Central Carolina Community College 11
53 Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute 11
53 Sampson Community College 11
57 Shaw University 10
57 Isothermal Community College 10
59 Elizabeth City State University 9
59 Lenoir - Rhyne University 9
59 Nash Community College 9
59 Beaufort County Community College 9
59 Methodist University 9
59 Wilkes Community College 9
65 Pfeiffer University 8
66 Blue Ridge Community College 7
66 Livingstone College 7
66 Southwestern Community College 7
66 Tri-County Community College 7
70 Stanly Community College 6
70 Southeastern Community College 6
70 Lenoir Community College 6
70 Haywood Community College 6
70 Saint Augustine’s University 6
70 College of the Albemarle 6
70 Richmond Community College 6
77 Meredith College 5
77 Rockingham Community College 5
77 Cleveland Community College 5
77 James Sprunt Community College 5
81 Piedmont Community College 4
81 Living Arts College 4
81 Roanoke-Chowan Community College 4
81 Mars Hill University 4
81 Mayland Community College 4
81 Western Piedmont Community College 4
81 Edgecombe Community College 4
81 Robeson Community College 4
89 Carteret Community College 3
89 Catawba College 3
89 McDowell Technical Community College 3
89 Bladen Community College 3
93 Montgomery Community College 2
93 Halifax Community College 2
93 Martin Community College 2
96 Barton College 1
97 Montreat College 0
97 Piedmont International University 0
97 DeVry University - North Carolina 0
97 Bennett College 0

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