# North Carolina Central University: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Durham, NC. IPEDS 199157, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-carolina-central-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $74,597
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $88,053 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,375 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in NC: 2 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (10 colleges, $68,660): +$19,393
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,355

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.49 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $88,053 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,032 | $58,514 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,882 | $62,330 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $17,527 | $78,696 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $22,401 | $100,580 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $23,658 | $106,224 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer and Information Sciences at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | $90,197 | $26,923 | $15,739 | 63% |
| North Carolina Central University | $88,053 | $31,375 | $15,359 | 42% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $83,018 | $22,153 | $15,435 | 69% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $71,964 | $27,000 | $20,109 | 71% |
| Campbell University | $71,497 | $25,000 | $24,516 | 61% |
| Guilford College | $65,823 | not reported | $22,270 | 46% |
| Winston-Salem State University | $63,562 | not reported | $13,479 | 47% |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | $53,598 | $22,186 | $17,432 | 42% |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $53,022 | $27,000 | $10,260 | 44% |
| Livingstone College | $41,458 | not reported | $13,479 | 28% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $135,620 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $134,710 NC, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $176,190 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $172,860 NC, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $106,410 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $106,850 NC, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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