2026 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Carolina

#1

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

The most popular school in North Carolina is North Carolina State University at Raleigh, which awarded 21,224 completions in a recent year. The student body includes 26,389 undergraduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, and there are 36,389 students altogether. Approximately 85.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. About 40.0% of applicants are admitted. The median student debt at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is about $17,320. Those who earn a degree from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn an average of $50,866 during the early-career years. Request Information

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

Recently, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 18,392 degrees. There are 20,556 undergraduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with 32,109 students altogether. Roughly 92.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This is a very selective school, admitting only 19.0% of students who apply gaining admission. A typical amount of student debt at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes to $12,989. Those who earn a degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn an average of $51,058 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#3

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

In a recent year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte awarded 17,294 degrees. There are 23,567 undergraduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and there are 29,884 students altogether. Approximately 69.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Around 80.0% of those who apply gain admission. The typical amount of student debt at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $16,500. Those who earn a degree from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn an average of $44,953 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#4

Duke University

Durham, NC

In a recent year, Duke University awarded 14,272 completions. The school has 6,417 undergraduates at Duke University, and there are 17,041 students altogether. Roughly 96.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Duke University. Only 7.0% of those who apply getting accepted. The median amount of student debt at Duke University is $12,000. Students who graduate from Duke University earn an average of $74,497 during the early-career years. Request Information

#5

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC

Recently, Central Piedmont Community College produced 14,214 degrees. The student body includes 13,640 undergraduates at Central Piedmont Community College. A typical amount of student debt at Central Piedmont Community College comes to $5,500. Graduates of Central Piedmont Community College make an average of $37,962 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#6

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

In a recent year, East Carolina University produced 14,164 graduations. The student body includes 19,857 undergraduates at East Carolina University, with 25,314 students altogether. Roughly 64.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at East Carolina University. Around 90.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median amount of student debt at East Carolina University is about $17,500. Students who graduate from East Carolina University take home approximately $44,602 during the early-career years. Request Information

#7

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC

Recently, Wake Technical Community College produced 13,070 completions. There are 18,605 undergraduates at Wake Technical Community College. The median student debt at Wake Technical Community College is about $7,000. Those who earn a degree from Wake Technical Community College take home approximately $38,942 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#8

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, NC

During the most recent reporting year, Fayetteville Technical Community College awarded 12,070 completions. The school has 8,814 undergraduates at Fayetteville Technical Community College. A typical amount of student debt at Fayetteville Technical Community College is about $8,000. Graduates of Fayetteville Technical Community College earn an average of $41,705 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#9

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC

Recently, Appalachian State University granted 10,540 completions. There are 19,304 undergraduates at Appalachian State University, and there are 21,152 students altogether. Approximately 74.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at Appalachian State University. Around 89.0% of students who apply get accepted. A typical amount of student debt at Appalachian State University is about $15,750. Those who earn a degree from Appalachian State University take home approximately $37,893 during the early-career years. Request Information

#10

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC

During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina Wilmington produced 10,352 degrees. The student body includes 14,176 undergraduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, and there are 17,669 students altogether. Roughly 73.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at University of North Carolina Wilmington. About 74.0% of students who apply get accepted. A typical graduate debt at University of North Carolina Wilmington comes to $15,178. Those who earn a degree from University of North Carolina Wilmington take home approximately $44,355 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#11

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC

In a recent year, University of North Carolina at Greensboro granted 9,050 graduations. The student body includes 13,848 undergraduates at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and there are 17,435 students altogether. Approximately 58.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Around 90.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median student debt at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is $16,750. Graduates of University of North Carolina at Greensboro make an average of $37,785 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#12

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

In a recent year, Western Carolina University awarded 6,508 completions. There are 9,867 undergraduates at Western Carolina University, and there are 11,486 students altogether. Roughly 60.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at Western Carolina University. Around 87.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median graduate debt at Western Carolina University is about $15,348. Students who graduate from Western Carolina University earn an average of $40,015 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#13

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC

Recently, North Carolina A & T State University awarded 5,580 graduations. The school has 11,925 undergraduates at North Carolina A & T State University, with 13,594 students altogether. Approximately 56.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at North Carolina A & T State University. About 46.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median graduate debt at North Carolina A & T State University comes to $20,909. Graduates of North Carolina A & T State University make an average of $39,098 during the early-career years. Request Information

#14

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

During the most recent reporting year, Wake Forest University produced 5,522 graduations. The student body includes 5,471 undergraduates at Wake Forest University, with 9,121 students altogether. Roughly 90.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Wake Forest University. It is highly selective, with just 22.0% of those who apply gaining admission. A typical amount of student debt at Wake Forest University is about $19,500. Students who graduate from Wake Forest University earn an average of $52,635 during the early-career years. Request Information

#15

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC

Recently, Guilford Technical Community College granted 5,246 completions. The student body includes 8,179 undergraduates at Guilford Technical Community College. The median graduate debt at Guilford Technical Community College is about $7,915. Those who earn a degree from Guilford Technical Community College earn an average of $36,501 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#16

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC

In a recent year, Forsyth Technical Community College awarded 4,546 graduations. The school has 6,939 undergraduates at Forsyth Technical Community College. A typical amount of student debt at Forsyth Technical Community College is about $5,888. Those who earn a degree from Forsyth Technical Community College earn an average of $39,115 during the early-career years. Request Information

#17

Gaston College

Dallas, NC

During the most recent reporting year, Gaston College produced 4,488 graduations. The school has 3,359 undergraduates at Gaston College. Students who graduate from Gaston College earn an average of $37,690 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#18

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

During the most recent reporting year, Pitt Community College granted 4,158 completions. The school has 5,175 undergraduates at Pitt Community College. A typical amount of student debt at Pitt Community College is about $8,250. Those who earn a degree from Pitt Community College make an average of $38,431 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#19

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC

In a recent year, University of North Carolina at Pembroke awarded 3,896 completions. There are 5,386 undergraduates at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, with 7,531 students altogether. About 45.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Around 92.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median amount of student debt at University of North Carolina at Pembroke comes to $15,500. Graduates of University of North Carolina at Pembroke earn an average of $35,639 during the early-career years. Request Information

#20

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NC

During the most recent reporting year, Cape Fear Community College produced 3,876 completions. The school has 9,497 undergraduates at Cape Fear Community College. The median amount of student debt at Cape Fear Community College is about $6,334. Graduates of Cape Fear Community College take home approximately $35,317 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#21

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, NC

In a recent year, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College granted 3,614 completions. There are 4,073 undergraduates at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. The median student debt at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College comes to $8,457. Those who earn a degree from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College earn an average of $37,723 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#22

MyComputerCareer at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

During the most recent reporting year, MyComputerCareer at Raleigh produced 3,600 graduations. The school has 1,617 undergraduates at MyComputerCareer at Raleigh. A typical amount of student debt at MyComputerCareer at Raleigh is about $9,500. Students who graduate from MyComputerCareer at Raleigh take home approximately $38,028 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#23

Elon University

Elon, NC

During the most recent reporting year, Elon University awarded 3,564 graduations. The school has 6,402 undergraduates at Elon University, and there are 7,207 students altogether. Roughly 83.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at Elon University. Roughly 67.0% of applicants are admitted. The typical amount of student debt at Elon University is $18,500. Students who graduate from Elon University earn an average of $45,880 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#24

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC

Recently, Wayne Community College awarded 3,416 graduations. The student body includes 1,998 undergraduates at Wayne Community College. The median graduate debt at Wayne Community College comes to $5,875. Students who graduate from Wayne Community College make an average of $36,704 during the early-career years. Request Information

#25

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville, NC

In a recent year, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College awarded 3,240 degrees. There are 4,909 undergraduates at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. A typical student debt at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College comes to $10,000. Graduates of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College take home approximately $35,528 during the early-career years. Request Information