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Computer and Information Sciences, General associate's degree programs in North Carolina

Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

10Programs reporting earnings

$50,244Median year-4 earnings

$16,616Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in North Carolina

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh · $17,698 federal debt$74,241 2Central Piedmont Community CollegeCharlotte · $10,456 federal debt$69,094 3Wayne Community CollegeGoldsboro · Debt not reported$55,608 4Forsyth Technical Community CollegeWinston-Salem · $16,616 federal debt$54,789 5Guilford Technical Community CollegeJamestown · $22,713 federal debt$51,788 6Cape Fear Community CollegeWilmington · Debt not reported$50,244 7Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community CollegeAsheville · Debt not reported$50,001 8Davidson-Davie Community CollegeThomasville · $15,337 federal debt$45,220 9Central Carolina Community CollegeSanford · Debt not reported$43,626 10Coastal Carolina Community CollegeJacksonville · Debt not reported$38,456

CAREER CONTEXT IN NC

What related occupations pay in North Carolina

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $128,370
Middle 50% wage range: $108,010–$162,910
State employment: 600
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $82,410–$182,050

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $134,710
Middle 50% wage range: $104,530–$164,750
State employment: 58,470
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $83,840–$179,310

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $100,390
Middle 50% wage range: $74,250–$128,190
State employment: 8,890
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $61,190–$148,710

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $97,990
Middle 50% wage range: $63,920–$133,860
State employment: 3,400
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $44,530–$163,850

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $80,080
Middle 50% wage range: $61,320–$105,740
State employment: 1,650
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $45,270–$135,900

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $172,860
Middle 50% wage range: $137,690–$217,280
State employment: 25,650
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $108,280–$287,840

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $134,630
Middle 50% wage range: $106,320–$164,020
State employment: 4,070
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $81,230–$178,380

15-1241Computer Network Architects

State median wage: $127,320
Middle 50% wage range: $104,220–$161,840
State employment: 8,350
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $79,120–$173,410

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in North Carolina; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Wake Technical Community College	Raleigh	$74,241	$17,698
2	Central Piedmont Community College	Charlotte	$69,094	$10,456
3	Wayne Community College	Goldsboro	$55,608	Not available
4	Forsyth Technical Community College	Winston-Salem	$54,789	$16,616
5	Guilford Technical Community College	Jamestown	$51,788	$22,713
6	Cape Fear Community College	Wilmington	$50,244	Not available
7	Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College	Asheville	$50,001	Not available
8	Davidson-Davie Community College	Thomasville	$45,220	$15,337
9	Central Carolina Community College	Sanford	$43,626	Not available
10	Coastal Carolina Community College	Jacksonville	$38,456	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer and Information Sciences, General in North Carolina

What do Computer and Information Sciences, General associate's degree graduates earn in North Carolina?

Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $50,244 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $16,616 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Wake Technical Community College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.