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Computer Science Schools in North Carolina

2,813 students earned CompSci degrees in North Carolina in the <nil> year.

A Computer Science major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,312
Master’s Degree 441
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 54
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 54
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 42.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.1%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in North Carolina

There are 76,520 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $94,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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

880 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
30,448 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,858 a year. This public school has an average net price of $16,873.

520 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,831 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $54,811 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

461 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
31,641 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,263. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

#4

Duke University

Durham
404 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
17,620 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,641 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. A typical student attending Appalachian State will pay a net price of $13,897.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,038 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,795 after earning their degree at this institution.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
18,030 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UNCW grads earn an average salary of $44,324. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
28,021 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,162. In their early career, ECU grads earn an average salary of $43,995. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
13,322 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,936 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

#10

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
8,947 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,196 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

Computer Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers compsci 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
Web Developers 19% $68,520
Computer and Information Systems Managers 19% $135,740
Systems Software Developers 16% $104,710
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $60,820
Computer Workers 12% $86,770
Computer Science Professors 7% $64,220
Computer Programmers -2% $91,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Computer Information Systems 1,634
Computer Software Applications 297
Computer Systems Networking 262
Information Science 224
Information Technology 181
Other Computer Sciences 8
Computer Programming 4

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