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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Carolina

23 Colleges
$64,344 Avg Salary
$23,275 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

Computer Science is the most popular major in North Carolina with 2,948 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 23 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 Science program at each school on the list.

Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in North Carolina.

Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Charlotte to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UNC Charlotte take out is $24,923. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $194, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Carolina list. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Raleigh.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $22,375 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $290.

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Out of the 23 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the # 3 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at UNC Chapel Hill accumulate an average of around $15,063 in student debt.

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#4

Duke University

Durham, NC

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Duke University is a great place for computer science students. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Duke take out is $11,950. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $581, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Appalachian State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Appalachian State carry an average student debt load of $21,427. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $205, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from UNC Greensboro carry an average student debt load of $25,000.

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer science students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public school with a large student population.

On average, compsci graduates from UNCW take out $24,846 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

With a ranking of #8, East Carolina University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at ECU take out is $25,000.

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North Carolina A & T State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer science students. It came in at #9 on the list. NC A&T is a fairly large public school located in the city of Greensboro.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at NC A&T accumulate an average of around $26,500 in student debt.

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#10

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.

On average, compsci graduates from Wake Forest University take out $21,099 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 103
Louisiana 675
Georgia 1,408
Tennessee 820
Mississippi 93
Virginia 693
Arkansas 168
Alabama 203
Florida 532
South Carolina 95
Kentucky 103

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

CompSci Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
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 23 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 Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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