by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for computer science students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 952 master's degrees in computer science to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The compsci master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer science students working on their master's degree.
The compsci school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in computer science.
Duke University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in computer science. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham.More information about a master’s in computer science from Duke University
North Carolina State University is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in computer science. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population.
Master's recipients from the computer science major at North Carolina State University earn $16,771 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a master’s in computer science from North Carolina State University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in computer science. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in computer science. UNC Charlotte is a very large public university located in the large city of Charlotte.
After graduation, compsci master's recipients usually make around $86,712 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in computer science from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer science from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Appalachian State is a very large public university located in the town of Boone.More information about a master’s in computer science from Appalachian State University
Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer science from East Carolina University
Located in the city of Greensboro, NC A&T is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the compsci program earn an average of $85,868 in their early career salary.
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 99 |
| Georgia | 190 | 410 |
| Virginia | 182 | 10 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 117 |
| Alabama | 151 | 33 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 39 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 88 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 26 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 1 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 22 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 11 |
Computer Science is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 952 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking | 143 |
| Computer Information Systems | 127 |
| Information Science | 124 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 121 |
| Information Technology | 93 |
