Below are the key facts about this program at NC State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NC State University highly for computer science, coming in at #69 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 69 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina | 6 of 20 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 110 |
Here is each degree level granted in computer science at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 373 |
| Master’s | 236 |
| Doctoral | 35 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 373 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
NC State University is in the top 15% of the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NC State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $98,925 a year. This is higher than $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NC State University, computer science students accumulate a median of $21,073 in student loans. This is below $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 80% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 92 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 197 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 32 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NC State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 236 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 35 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer Science | 3 |