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Computer Software Applications Schools in North Carolina

385 students earned Computer Software degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A Computer Software Applications major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in North Carolina

Computer Software majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 158
Post-Master’s Certificate 94
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 94
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 87
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 87
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 87
Associate Degree 25
Bachelor’s Degree 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in North Carolina

50,210 people in the state and 1,647,460 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer software.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, computer software grads earn an average of $92,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,580.

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

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. A typical student attending NC State will pay a net price of $16,411.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,989. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,629. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. In their early career, UNC Greensboro grads earn an average salary of $36,963.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,990 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,004 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,373 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,162. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,276 after earning their degree at this institution. 80% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,103 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,534 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,510.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
171 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,601 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. A typical student attending A-B Tech will pay a net price of $5,600. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,687 after earning their degree at this institution.

Computer Software Applications Careers in NC

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 38% $100,560
Computer and Information Research Scientists 29% $112,800
Web Developers 19% $68,520
Database Administrators 16% $93,280
Multimedia Artists and Animators 16% $71,270
Graphic Designers 10% $45,210
Computer Programmers -2% $91,340

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Computer Science 2,948
Computer Information Systems 1,634
Computer Systems Networking 262
Information Science 224
Information Technology 181
Other Computer Sciences 8
Computer Programming 4

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