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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina

33 Colleges
$28,639 Avg Salary
$13,812 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 33 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Durham Technical Community College the most popular school in North Carolina for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Durham Technical Community College is a small public school located in the city of Durham.

Of the 38 students majoring in CIS at Durham Technical Community College, 71% are male and 29% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, CIS graduates from Durham Technical Community College carry an average student debt load of $19,874.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Salisbury.

About 15% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 85% are male.

On average, CIS graduates from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College take out $14,087 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

#3

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, NC

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Johnston Community College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Johnston Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Smithfield.

Women make up 24% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#4

Mitchell Community College

Statesville, NC

Out of the 33 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Mitchell Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Mitchell Community College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Statesville.

Women make up 12% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#5

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wayne Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the small city of Goldsboro, Wayne Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 21% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at Wayne Community College Report

Brunswick Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Brunswick Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Bolivia.

Full Computer Information Systems at Brunswick Community College Report

#7

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, NC

Wilkes Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Wilkes Community College is a small public school located in the town of Wilkesboro.

Women make up 14% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at Wilkes Community College Report

With a ranking of #8, Catawba Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. CVCC is a small public school located in the city of Hickory.

About 33% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 67% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, CIS graduates from CVCC carry an average student debt load of $15,042.

Full Computer Information Systems at Catawba Valley Community College Report

Lenoir Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Lenoir Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Kinston.

About 17% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 83% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at Lenoir Community College Report

#8

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NC

With a ranking of #8, Cape Fear Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, CFCC is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 17% of the CIS majors at the school.

On average, CIS graduates from CFCC take out $17,413 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

Full Computer Information Systems at Cape Fear Community College Report

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 27 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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