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North Carolina Computer Science Colleges

100 Colleges
$41,344 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$28,295 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

North Carolina ranked #12 in the nation for computer science degrees handed out in 2021. Around 5,558 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $10,336 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $15,676 a year.

About 37% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $7,074 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$7,214 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 24,175 undergraduates at UNC Charlotte, of which 21,104 are full-time, and there are 30,146 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNC Charlotte is 4.5 years.

About 79% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

Roughly 50% of students at UNC Charlotte take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,202 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.7% 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 $44,858.

#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$9,128 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

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 47% of students who apply get accepted. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

41% of NC State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,162 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from NC State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $54,811 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$8,989 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

There are 19,395 undergraduates at UNC Chapel Hill, of which 18,505 are full-time, and there are 30,092 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at UNC Chapel Hill is 97%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

This a very selective school with only 20% of students getting accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Approximately 19% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,501 a year. UNC Chapel Hill has a 0.9% 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 $52,831 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$62,688 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,717 undergraduates at Duke, of which 6,572 are full-time, and there are 16,172 students altogether. For undergraduates at Duke, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

This a very selective school with only 6% of students getting accepted. Around 45% of accepted students are men, and 55% are women.

Approximately 20% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,590 a year. Duke has a 0.1% 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 $82,232 during the early-career years.

#5

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$7,498 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

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

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

58% of UNC Greensboro students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,934 a year. UNC Greensboro has a 2.7% 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 UNC Greensboro is $38,795.

#6

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$7,325 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at East Carolina University is 28,798, of which 23,056 students are undergraduates and of those, 18,886 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Roughly 53% of students at ECU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,134 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,995 during the early-career years.

#7

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$2,768 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

There are 21,760 students at Wake Technical Community College in total, 6,944 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 19% of students at Wake Technical Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,617 a year. Wake Technical Community College has a 4.4% 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 Wake Technical Community College is $33,317.

#8

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$6,733 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
69% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,130 undergraduates at NC A&T, of which 9,933 are full-time, and there are 12,753 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at NC A&T is 4.6 years.

About 57% of students who apply get accepted. Around 30% of accepted students are men, and 70% are women.

Roughly 69% of students at NC A&T take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,386 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from NC A&T with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,936 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$7,238 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

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%. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Approximately 49% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,895 a year. UNCW has a 1.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UNCW with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,324 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$7,450 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

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.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 85%. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,810 a year. Appalachian State has a 1.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Appalachian State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,309 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$2,564 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,975 full-time undergraduates at FTCC, and 10,932 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 51% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,275 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,238 during the early-career years.

#12

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$2,792 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

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

Roughly 1% of students at Central Piedmont Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,499 a year. Central Piedmont Community College has a 2.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Central Piedmont Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,895 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#13

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$2,319 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,146 full-time undergraduates at Guilford Technical Community College, and 10,821 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,870 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,813 during the early-career years.

#14

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$3,495 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

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 92% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Roughly 55% of students at UNC Pembroke take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,275 a year. UNC Pembroke has a 5.4% 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 UNC Pembroke is $35,126.

#14

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$6,599 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,078 students at North Carolina Central University in total, 6,067 of which 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.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 76%. Of the accepted students, 29% are men and 71% are women.

67% of North Carolina Central University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,211 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from North Carolina Central University is $33,054.

#16

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$62,128 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,789 students at Wake Forest University in total, 5,441 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,367 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at Wake Forest University is 94%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

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

18% of Wake Forest University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,651 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Wake Forest University is $67,196.

#16

Campbell University

Buies Creek, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$39,230 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,720 undergraduates at Campbell, of which 3,098 are full-time, and there are 5,964 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Campbell is 4.3 years.

Around 87% of students who apply get accepted. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

55% of Campbell students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,237 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Campbell with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,367 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$2,152 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
17% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,712 full-time undergraduates at Forsyth Tech, and 7,587 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Approximately 17% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,795 a year. Forsyth Tech has a 3.9% 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 $28,637 during the early-career years.

#19

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$2,024 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,143 full-time undergraduates at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, and 7,109 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,140 a year. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has a 2.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,437 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Strayer University - North Carolina

Greensboro, North Carolina
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,515 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

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

Roughly 63% of students at Strayer University - North Carolina take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $10,655 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,690 during the early-career years.

#21

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$7,380 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,363 students at UNCA in total, 3,358 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,870 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

About 82% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,143 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,474 during the early-career years.

#22

North Carolina Wesleyan College

Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,352 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
65% Freshmen Loans

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. It takes the average North Carolina Wesleyan College undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

About 28% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 67% are men and 33% are women.

65% of North Carolina Wesleyan College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,738 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from North Carolina Wesleyan College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,997 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$3,906 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Fayetteville State University is 6,726, of which 5,661 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,959 are full-time. For undergraduates at Fayetteville State University, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

About 82% of students who apply get accepted. Around 28% of accepted students are men, and 72% are women.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,480 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Fayetteville State University is $33,500.

#24

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$1,940 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
12% Freshmen Loans

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 15 to 1.

12% of Pitt Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,366 a year. Pitt Community College has a 6.2% 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 $29,200 during the early-career years.

#25

Davidson College

Davidson, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$57,090 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
11% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,983 full-time undergraduates at Davidson, and 1,983 students altogether. For undergraduates at Davidson, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

This a very selective school with only 18% of students getting accepted. Of the accepted students, 46% are men and 54% are women.

Roughly 11% of students at Davidson take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $10,684 a year.

Students who graduate from Davidson with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $57,688 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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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