Computer Science

Master's degree · North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC

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$108,371Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$164,757Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$30,750Median federal debt
391Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Computer Science at North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median of $108,371 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $145,571 four years after graduating (middle half: $108,475–$208,641). Median debt is $30,750, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$86,712—
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
$85,868—
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$85,448$21,873

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer Science graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh make?

The median salary is $108,371 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,750.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.