Computer Science

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

CIP 11.07

$90,293Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$137,047Median earnings 4 years after
$124,977Median earnings 5 years after
$13,500Median federal debt
427Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $90,293 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 15% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Duke University
Durham
$133,356$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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $90,293 one year after graduation and $124,977 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.