Computer Science
Bachelor's degree · North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Science at North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median of $85,809 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 $20,500, about 24% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham | $133,356 | $13,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $90,293 | $13,500 |
| 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 |
Other programs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsPost-baccalaureate certificate
$127,912 - MarketingPost-baccalaureate certificate
$117,557 - Computer Software and Media ApplicationsMaster's degree
$115,689 - Engineering, GeneralMaster's degree
$114,929 - Chemical EngineeringMaster's degree
$114,524 - Computer EngineeringMaster's degree
$114,188 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$113,700 - Computer ScienceMaster's degree
$108,371 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesPost-baccalaureate certificate
$107,359 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$106,676 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$95,469 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$94,773 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$94,086 - Psychology, GeneralDoctoral degree
$93,805 - Veterinary MedicineFirst professional degree
$91,133 - StatisticsMaster's degree
$89,500 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$88,923 - BiotechnologyMaster's degree
$86,906 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,997 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$81,492
Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer Science graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh make?
The median salary is $85,809 one year after graduation and $111,385 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.