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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina

16 Colleges
$44,388 Avg Salary
$21,532 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

In 2020-2021, computer information systems students earned 1,634 degrees and certificates from a North Carolina school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Wake Technical Community College the best school in North Carolina for computer information systems students. Located in the large suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Wake Technical Community College take out $17,336 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at Central Piedmont Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in North Carolina. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Central Piedmont Community College carry an average student debtload of $11,294.

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#3

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend East Carolina University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina list. ECU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Greenville.

On average, CIS graduates from ECU take out $26,706 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means North Carolina A & T State University is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the city of Greensboro, NC A&T is a public college with a large student population.

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The excellent programs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in North Carolina. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UNC Charlotte take out is $22,306.

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Salisbury.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College accumulate an average of around $7,500 in student debt.

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina ranking. UNCW is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at UNCW accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.

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Guilford Technical Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the midsize suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Guilford Technical Community College carry an average student debtload of $17,335.

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#9

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC

With a ranking of #9, Campbell University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

CIS majors at Campbell take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 403
Louisiana 135
Georgia 4,742
Tennessee 754
Mississippi 333
Virginia 3,727
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
Florida 5,133
South Carolina 769
Kentucky 1,480

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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