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General Computer Science in North Carolina

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General Computer Science Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 134 students earned their Computer and Information Sciences degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 102
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Master’s Degree 12

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: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 33.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 35.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.9%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in North Carolina

There are 65,860 people in the state and 2,052,290 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in North Carolina

Computer and Information Sciences grads earn an average of $92,140 in the state and $93,610 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:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,720 Total Students

In their early career, North Carolina Wesleyan College grads earn an average salary of $33,842. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. This private school has an average net price of $16,679.

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

Graduates earn an average $42,249 after graduation. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#3

Guilford College

Greensboro
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,429 Total Students

In their early career, Guilford grads earn an average salary of $37,788. This private school has an average net price of $23,055. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
1,306 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 58% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, JCSU grads earn an average salary of $29,381.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,448 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,185 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Pfeiffer University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,206 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#7

Livingstone College

Salisbury
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
845 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $24,630 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $17,593.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
1,110 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 52% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,772. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#9

Shaw University

Raleigh
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
1,283 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,809. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Computer Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 29% $112,800
Computer and Information Systems Managers 19% $135,740
Database Administrators 16% $93,280
Computer Systems Analysts 14% $90,230
Computer Workers 12% $86,770
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 11% $81,370
Computer Network Architects 8% $106,170
Computer Science Professors 7% $64,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Information Technology 1,475
Other Computer Sciences 13
Informatics 12

View all majors related to General Computer Science

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