State + Major Rankings
Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina
Top Computer Science programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 15
Avg major earnings: $90,317
Top Computer Science Programs in North Carolina
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNC Chapel Hill #16 national | $107,225 |
| 2 | Duke University #31 national | $159,845 |
| 3 | Wake Forest University #73 national | $114,622 |
| 4 | NC State #108 national | $98,925 |
| 5 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte #334 national | $82,583 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina Wilmington #366 national | $80,714 |
| 7 | Appalachian State University #458 national | $84,108 |
| 8 | East Carolina University #579 national | $81,246 |
| 9 | North Carolina A & T State University #698 national | N/A |
| 10 | Western Carolina University #829 national | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
Explore Computer Science programs nationwide
See all schools offering Computer Science and compare earnings, debt, and outcomes.