Computer Science
Bachelor's degree · Duke University · Durham, NC
$133,356Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$195,809Median earnings 4 years after
$201,846Median earnings 5 years after
$13,500Median federal debt
410Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Science at Duke University earn a median of $133,356 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $107,009 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,830–$152,038). Median debt is $13,500, about 10% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $90,293 | $13,500 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $85,809 | $20,500 |
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $81,174 | $25,750 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem | $75,625 | $20,549 |
| Appalachian State University Boone | $68,675 | $22,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $67,781 | $24,403 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $67,704 | $21,504 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $66,977 | $23,980 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $65,958 | $24,750 |
| Fayetteville State University Fayetteville | $50,940 | $24,248 |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem | $50,927 | $30,721 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville | $48,076 | $22,147 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke | $38,417 | $25,000 |
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee | $28,892 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer Science graduates from Duke University make?
The median salary is $133,356 one year after graduation and $201,846 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.