by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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NC State was ranked #48 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for compsci majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 244 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 232 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 253 students received their master’s degree in compsci from NC State. This makes it the #12 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,857 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $63,247 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
CompSci majors graduating with a master's degree from NC State make a median salary of $94,886 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $98,509.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, compsci students borrow a median amount of $21,073 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at NC State is $313 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at North Carolina State University.
The compsci program at NC State awarded 244 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 22 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 253 students earned a master's degree in compsci from NC State. About 27% of these graduates were women and the other 73% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 208 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Software & Applications | 118 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 53 |
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