by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,560 master's degrees in computer & information sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of computer & information sciences for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 & information sciences students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for computer & information sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
It's hard to beat Duke University if you want to pursue a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Duke University
North Carolina State University is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from North Carolina State University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in computer & information sciences. 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 & information sciences from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in computer & information sciences has to check out University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
UNC Charlotte is a very large public university located in the large city of Charlotte.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from East Carolina University
UNCW is a large public university located in the midsize city of Wilmington.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Located in the large city of Greensboro, NC A&T is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from North Carolina A & T State University
North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Durham.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from North Carolina Central University
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 49 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,660 |
| Virginia | 33 | 1,444 |
| Georgia | 32 | 3,045 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 345 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 2,672 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 208 |
| Alabama | 30 | 313 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 151 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 138 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 199 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 952 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 143 |
| Computer Information Systems | 127 |
| Information Science | 124 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 121 |
| Information Technology | 93 |
