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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina

83 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 83 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

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

Our analysis found Wake Technical Community College to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Wake Technical Community College carry an average student debt load of $17,336.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Durham Technical Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina list. Durham Technical Community College is a small public school located in the city of Durham.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Durham Technical Community College take out is $11,583.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fayetteville Technical Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina list. FTCC is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at FTCC take out is $12,834.

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Out of the 83 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Salisbury.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College take out is $7,500.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Guilford Technical Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the 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 debt load of $17,335.

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Central Piedmont Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina ranking. Central Piedmont Community College is a large public school located in the city of Charlotte.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Central Piedmont Community College take out is $11,294.

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#7

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC

Wayne Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Goldsboro, Wayne Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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#8

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, NC

Johnston Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Johnston Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Smithfield.

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Forsyth Technical Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina ranking. Forsyth Tech is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

CIS majors at Forsyth Tech take out an average of $12,372 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at UNC Charlotte accumulate an average of around $22,306 in student debt.

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#11

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

Pitt Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #11 on the list. Pitt Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Winterville.

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Davidson County Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Located in the rural area of Thomasville, DCCC is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at DCCC take out is $11,736.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in North Carolina award.

Rank College Location
13 Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC
14 Craven Community College New Bern, NC
15 Alamance Community College Graham, NC
16 Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NC

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 26 schools only.

  • 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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