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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in North Carolina

10 Colleges
$25,861 Avg Salary
$12,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming School for You

Computer Programming is one of the most popular subjects to study in North Carolina. With 4 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 8th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 10 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 Programming program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for programming majors pursuing a .

Our 2023 rankings named Guilford Technical Community College the most popular school in North Carolina for computer programming students. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Our 2023 rankings named Fayetteville Technical Community College the most popular school in North Carolina for computer programming students. FTCC is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Fayetteville.

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Out of the 10 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Technical Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Beaufort County Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the rural area of Washington, Beaufort County Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Catawba Valley Community College is a great place for computer programming students. CVCC is a small public school located in the city of Hickory.

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Gaston College

Dallas, NC

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Gaston College is a great place for computer programming students. Gaston College is a small public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Dallas.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sandhills Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in North Carolina list. SCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Pinehurst.

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Out of the 10 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Forsyth Technical Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Forsyth Tech is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.

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Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Winston - Salem State University is a great place for computer programming students. WSSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

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College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City, NC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of the Albemarle. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in North Carolina list. College of the Albemarle is a small public school located in the town of Elizabeth City.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 12
Louisiana 27
Georgia 241
Tennessee 0
Mississippi 102
Virginia 137
Arkansas 11
Alabama 0
South Carolina 29
Florida 447

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer programming has other similar majors worth exploring.

Programming Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer Programming 8,750
App Specific Computer Programming 2,411
Computer Programming Certifications 278
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms 173
Computer Game Programming 169
Other Computer Programming 158

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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