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Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina

5,815 students earned CIS degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Computer Information Systems is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 9 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in North Carolina

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,973
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,973
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,973
Associate Degree 1,068
Bachelor’s Degree 444
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 208
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 208
Master’s Degree 99
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 18.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 55.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in North Carolina

107,080 people in the state and 3,468,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to CIS.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in North Carolina

CIS grads earn an average of $103,280 in the state and $102,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

In their early career, Wake Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,600. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. A typical student attending Wake Technical Community College will pay a net price of $6,767.

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,634. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,249 after earning their degree at this institution.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,025 a year. 88% of students get financical aid. 43% of the teachers are full time.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,710.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The 9.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,898.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 72% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,136.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,550. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,587 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Forsyth Tech grads earn an average salary of $27,367.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,109 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

Computer Information Systems Careers in NC

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 38% $100,560
Information Security Analysts 33% $103,470
Computer and Information Research Scientists 29% $112,800
Computer and Information Systems Managers 19% $135,740
Systems Software Developers 16% $104,710
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 CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Computer Science 2,948
Computer Software Applications 297
Computer Systems Networking 262
Information Science 224
Information Technology 181
Other Computer Sciences 8
Computer Programming 4

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

View Nationwide Computer Information Systems Report

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