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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina

37 Schools Ranked
$2,463 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,537 Avg Student Debt

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 37 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Durham Technical Community College

Durham, North Carolina
38 Total Awards
$2,228 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,683 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Durham Technical Community College the most popular school in North Carolina for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Durham Technical Community College is located in Durham, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 38 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Durham Technical Community College is $2,228. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,479. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Durham Technical Community College accumulate an average of $25,683 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Durham Technical Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina
34 Total Awards
$2,626 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,549 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 37 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Salisbury, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 34 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is $2,626. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,770. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,549 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 15% were women.

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, North Carolina
26 Total Awards
$2,289 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,252 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Guilford Technical Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Guilford Technical Community College is a public institution located in Jamestown, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 26 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,289 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Guilford Technical Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,665. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Guilford Technical Community College accumulate an average of $21,252 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Guilford Technical Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, North Carolina
21 Total Awards
$2,657 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,606 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Johnston Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in North Carolina. Johnston Community College is a public institution located in Smithfield, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 21 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Johnston Community College is $2,657. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,801. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,606 in student loans. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

Johnston Community College 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, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Mitchell Community College

Statesville, North Carolina
17 Total Awards
$2,651 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,950 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Mitchell Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Mitchell Community College is a public institution located in Statesville, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mitchell Community College is $2,651. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,795. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,950 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.

Mitchell Community College 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. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, North Carolina
14 Total Awards
$2,524 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,650 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Wayne Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,524 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wayne Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,668. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,650 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Wayne Community College 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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#7

Brunswick Community College

Bolivia, North Carolina
12 Total Awards
$2,532 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,186 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Brunswick Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Bolivia, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 12 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Brunswick Community College is $2,532. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,676. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,186 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Brunswick Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, North Carolina
7 Total Awards
$2,572 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,469 Avg Student Debt

Wilkes Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. This small public school is located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,572 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wilkes Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,716. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Wilkes Community College accumulate an average of $13,469 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Wilkes Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, North Carolina
6 Total Awards
$2,367 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,521 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Catawba Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. CVCC is located in Hickory, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CVCC is $2,367. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,743. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CVCC accumulate an average of $13,521 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

CVCC 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. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Craven Community College

New Bern, North Carolina
6 Total Awards
$2,022 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,350 Avg Student Debt

Craven Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. New Bern, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 6 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,022 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Craven Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,630. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,350 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Craven Community College. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, North Carolina
6 Total Awards
$2,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,350 Avg Student Debt

Lenoir Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Kinston, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 6 students in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Lenoir Community College full time pay an average of $2,568 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,712. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,350 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

Online courses are available at Lenoir Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Lenoir Community College Report

#9

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, North Carolina
6 Total Awards
$2,748 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,723 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Cape Fear Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, the fairly large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,748 in tuition and fees if they attend CFCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,892. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,723 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CFCC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
5 Total Awards
$2,768 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,102 Avg Student Debt

Wake Technical Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Wake Technical Community College is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wake Technical Community College is $2,768. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,912. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Wake Technical Community College accumulate an average of $22,102 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Wake Technical Community College does offer online classes in some areas. 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.

Full Wake Technical Community College Report

#13

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
5 Total Awards
$1,940 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,811 Avg Student Debt

Pitt Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Winterville, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 5 students in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Pitt Community College full time pay an average of $1,940 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,548. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,811 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pitt Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, North Carolina
5 Total Awards
$2,794 Average Tuition & Fees

Stanly Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Stanly Community College is a small public school located in Albemarle, North Carolina that handed out 5 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Stanly Technical College full time pay an average of $2,794 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,245. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Stanly Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Cleveland Community College

Shelby, North Carolina
5 Total Awards
$2,602 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,861 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Cleveland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Cleveland Community College is located in Shelby, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $2,602 in tuition and fees if they attend Cleveland Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,746. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,861 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Cleveland Community College. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, North Carolina
4 Total Awards
$2,640 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,996 Avg Student Debt

Edgecombe Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in Tarboro, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Edgecombe Community College full time pay an average of $2,640 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,784. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Edgecombe Community College accumulate an average of $16,996 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

Edgecombe Community College 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#18

Alamance Community College

Graham, North Carolina
3 Total Awards
$2,310 Average Tuition & Fees

Alamance Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. This small public school is located in Graham, North Carolina, and it awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend ACC full time pay an average of $2,310 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,070. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

One thing to take note of is that ACC 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.

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#18

Sandhills Community College

Pinehurst, North Carolina
3 Total Awards
$2,764 Average Tuition & Fees

Sandhills Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. SCC is a small public school situated in Pinehurst, North Carolina. It awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SCC is $2,764. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,908. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

Online courses are available at SCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

Davidson County Community College

Thomasville, North Carolina
3 Total Awards
$2,226 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,054 Avg Student Debt

Davidson County Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Thomasville, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 3 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at DCCC is $2,226. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,658. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,054 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at DCCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

Bladen Community College

Dublin, North Carolina
2 Total Awards
$2,254 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,059 Avg Student Debt

Bladen Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. Dublin, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 2 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,254 in tuition and fees if they attend BCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,630. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,059 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

BCC 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.

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#22

Tri-County Community College

Murphy, North Carolina
1 Total Awards
$2,363 Average Tuition & Fees

Tri-County Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. Tri-County Community College is a very small public school located in Murphy, North Carolina that handed out 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,363 in tuition and fees if they attend Tri-County Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,507.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Tri-County Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#22

Haywood Community College

Clyde, North Carolina
1 Total Awards
$2,580 Average Tuition & Fees

Haywood Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Clyde, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Haywood Community College full time pay an average of $2,580 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,724. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Haywood Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Haywood Community College Report

#22

Vance-Granville Community College

Henderson, North Carolina
1 Total Awards
$1,944 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,622 Avg Student Debt

Vance-Granville Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Henderson, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $1,944 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Vance-Granville Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,552. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $24,622 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Vance-Granville Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#22

Halifax Community College

Weldon, North Carolina
1 Total Awards
$2,608 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,502 Avg Student Debt

Halifax Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. Halifax Community College is a very small public school situated in Weldon, North Carolina. It awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,608 in tuition and fees if they attend Halifax Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,752. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,502 in student loans.

Halifax Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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