Major Overview for Computer Science

Colleges Browse North Carolina Majors Computer and information sciences and support services Computer Science

Overview for Computer Science A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations. Careers for Computer Science Majors A major in Computer Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Computer and Information Scientists, Research - $100,900 Computer and Information Systems Managers - $118,710 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary - $74,050 Computer Software Engineers, Applications - $87,900 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software - $94,520 Computer Specialists, All Other

Top 24 North Carolina Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC	130 (2.9%)
		University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC	93 (2.8%)
		University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC	15 (2.2%)
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		Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC	14 (1.8%)
		Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC	7 (1.8%)
		Elon University Elon, NC	19 (1.7%)
		North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC	16 (1.4%)
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		Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC	9 (1.3%)
		High Point University High Point, NC	6 (1.3%)		-
		Saint Augustines College Raleigh, NC	2 (1.2%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.