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Computer Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UNC Chapel Hill ranks in comparison to other schools with computer science programs.

Go directly to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Computer Science Degrees Available at UNC Chapel Hill

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science
• Doctorate Degree in Computer Science

UNC Chapel Hill Computer Science Rankings

UNC Chapel Hill is in the top 10% of the country for computer science. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 396 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	3
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	4
Best Computer Science Colleges for Veterans	5
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	6
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	6
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	8
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid)	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k)	15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	16
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	21
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k)	21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	21
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	22
Best Computer Science Schools	24
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	24
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	24
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	26
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	27
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k)	28
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	28
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k)	30
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k)	31
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools	33
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools	37
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	42
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Computer Science	43
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	44
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	54
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates	80
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science	82
Highest Paid Computer Science Graduates	107
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science	109

Popularity of Computer Science at UNC Chapel Hill

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 416 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 379 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in computer science from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #97 most popular school for computer science master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in computer science in 2021, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

 

UNC Chapel Hill Computer Science Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer science majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

UNC Chapel Hill Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 416 students earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from UNC Chapel Hill. About 28% of these graduates were women and the other 72% were men.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in computer science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	103
Black or African American	14
Hispanic or Latino	25
White	192
Non-Resident Aliens	39
Other Races	43

UNC Chapel Hill Computer Science Master’s Program

Of the 31 computer science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UNC Chapel Hill, about 81% were men and 19% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in computer science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	6
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	15
Non-Resident Aliens	10
Other Races	0

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Marchmain05 under License

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