2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in North Carolina to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
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Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Carolina.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $60,244 to cover tuition and fees at Duke. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,049 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Duke does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
Students from North Carolina who attend UNC Chapel Hill full time pay an average of $9,028 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $36,891. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,347 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UNC Chapel Hill does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $59,770 to cover tuition and fees at Wake Forest University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,222 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Wake Forest University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 22 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the # 4 spot on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $9,131 in tuition and fees if they attend NC State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,916. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,305 in student loans.
NC State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
In-state students pay an average of $7,468 in tuition and fees if they attend UNC Greensboro full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,627. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNC Greensboro accumulate an average of $24,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNC Greensboro does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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With a ranking of #6, Strayer University - North Carolina did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend Strayer University - North Carolina, expect to pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Strayer University - North Carolina accumulate an average of $44,452 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Strayer University - North Carolina. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Appalachian State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $7,410 in tuition and fees if they attend Appalachian State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,017. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,113 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Appalachian State. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #8, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Students from North Carolina who attend UNC Charlotte full time pay an average of $7,188 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,622. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,912 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at UNC Charlotte, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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North Carolina A & T State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $6,733 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NC A&T. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,243. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,266 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NC A&T. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
East Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ECU is $7,297. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,574. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,531 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ECU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNCW is $7,238. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,303. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,787 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UNCW does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, University of North Carolina at Asheville did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
In-state students pay an average of $7,319 in tuition and fees if they attend UNCA full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,667. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,383 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UNCA. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
North Carolina Central University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking.
Students from North Carolina who attend North Carolina Central University full time pay an average of $6,644 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,351. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from North Carolina Central University accumulate an average of $34,797 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
North Carolina Central University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #14, Western Carolina University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WCU is $4,367. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,367. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,228 in student loans.
WCU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Campbell University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking.
The average tuition and fees at Campbell is $38,160. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,740 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Campbell, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 25% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Fayetteville State University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer science programs.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $5,379 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Fayetteville State University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,987. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,780 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Fayetteville State University. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
North Carolina Wesleyan College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking.
If you want to attend North Carolina Wesleyan College, expect to pay an average of $33,346 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from North Carolina Wesleyan College accumulate an average of $28,903 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
North Carolina Wesleyan College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Winston - Salem State University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer science programs.
Students from North Carolina who attend WSSU full time pay an average of $6,247 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,903. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,735 in student loans.
WSSU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Gardner - Webb University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,200 to cover tuition and fees at Gardner - Webb. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,734 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Gardner - Webb. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #20, Elizabeth City State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Students from North Carolina who attend ECSU full time pay an average of $3,326 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,326. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ECSU accumulate an average of $27,491 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ECSU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #21, Guilford College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend Guilford, expect to pay an average of $41,140 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,272 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Guilford. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke ranked #22 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNC Pembroke is $3,495. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,495. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNC Pembroke accumulate an average of $26,823 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UNC Pembroke. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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