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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Computer Information Systems in North Carolina

82 Ranked Colleges
5,815 Degrees Awarded
$22,700 Avg Cost*
Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 88,434 computer information systems students received their degree, making the major the 9th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, computer information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $54,066 and had an average of $26,787 in loans still to pay off.

Across North Carolina, there were 5,815 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $44,388 and $21,532 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina” ranking analyzed 82 colleges that offered a degree in computer information systems. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their computer information systems program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina

The colleges and universities below are the best for north carolina cis students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Computer Information Systems in North Carolina

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North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Out of the 82 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina Wesleyan College landed the #1 spot on the list. North Carolina Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. It awarded 35 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full North Carolina Wesleyan College Computer Information Systems Report

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Livingstone College
Salisbury, North Carolina

Out of the 82 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Livingstone College landed the #2 spot on the list. This small school is located in Salisbury, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Livingstone College

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Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Saint Augustine’s University. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at SAU

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Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Johnson C Smith University. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina. JCSU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 14 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at JCSU

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Guilford College
Greensboro, North Carolina

Out of the 82 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Guilford College landed the #5 spot on the list. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

Full Guilford College Computer Information Systems Report

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Craven Community College
New Bern, North Carolina

Craven Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina ranking. This small school is located in New Bern, North Carolina, and it awarded 93 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Craven Community College

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Roanoke-Chowan Community College
Ahoskie, North Carolina

Roanoke-Chowan Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina ranking. Roanoke-Chowan Community College is a public institution located in Ahoskie, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at R-CCC

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Tri-County Community College
Murphy, North Carolina

Tri-County Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina ranking. This small school is located in Murphy, North Carolina, and it awarded 8 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Tri-County Community College

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North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina ranking. NC A&T is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 74 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at NC A&T

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Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, North Carolina

Vance-Granville Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina ranking. This small school is located in Henderson, North Carolina, and it awarded 34 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Vance-Granville Community College

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Wilson Community College
Wilson, North Carolina

With a ranking of #11, Wilson Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina list. Wilson, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 26 students in 2020-2021.

Full Wilson Community College Computer Information Systems Report

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Shaw University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Shaw University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #12. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

Full Shaw University Computer Information Systems Report

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Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, North Carolina

Guilford Technical Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #13. Guilford Technical Community College is a medium-sized school located in Jamestown, North Carolina that handed out 262 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Guilford Technical Community College

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Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, North Carolina

Wake Technical Community College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina ranking. Wake Technical Community College is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,202 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Wake Technical Community College

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Brunswick Community College
Bolivia, North Carolina

Brunswick Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina ranking. Brunswick Community College is a public institution located in Bolivia, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 45 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Brunswick Community College

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South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, North Carolina

South Piedmont Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina ranking. South Piedmont Community College is a public institution located in Polkton, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 45 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at South Piedmont Community College

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, North Carolina

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #17. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a medium-sized school located in Salisbury, North Carolina that handed out 290 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Computer Information Systems Report

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Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, North Carolina

With a ranking of #18, Pfeiffer University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina list. Misenheimer, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Pfeiffer University

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Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina

With a ranking of #19, Fayetteville Technical Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina list. Fayetteville Technical Community College is a public institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 347 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at FTCC

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With a ranking of #20, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina list. Asheville, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 61 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at A-B Tech

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina ranking. UNC Charlotte is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 197 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of North Carolina at Charlotte Computer Information Systems Report

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Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

With a ranking of #22, Forsyth Technical Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina list. Forsyth Technical Community College is a public institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 209 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Forsyth Tech

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Sampson Community College
Clinton, North Carolina

Sampson Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina ranking. Clinton, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 35 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Sampson Community College

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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina

Central Piedmont Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina ranking. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 251 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Central Piedmont Community College Computer Information Systems Report

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James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, North Carolina

With a ranking of #25, James Sprunt Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in North Carolina list. This small school is located in Kenansville, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full JSCC Computer Information Systems Report

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