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. We've also included details on how UNC Charlotte ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 593 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 633 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 247 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #14 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte is $67,704. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, compsci students borrow a median amount of $24,210 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 $27,376.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at UNC Charlotte is $219 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte paid an average of $770 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $159 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
Learn more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
The compsci program at UNC Charlotte awarded 593 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 82% of these degrees went to men with the other 18% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 116 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 292 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 36 |
UNC Charlotte does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNC Charlotte Online Learning page.
CompSci majors graduating with a master's degree from UNC Charlotte make a median salary of $86,712 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $107,251.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of compsci master's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 150 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 148 |
| Information Technology | 45 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.