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Computer science at University of North Carolina–Greensboro

University of North Carolina–Greensboro graduates about 202 computer science majors a year, 6% of its graduating class. That puts it 336th of 691 schools we score for computer science, a solid program at 51 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 48 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 61% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $76,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.88×).

51/100Solid#336 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year2026% of the class
Courses in the catalog48more than 61% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$76,0000.88× the same major nationally
Research in the field$865Ka year, NSF
Admit rate89%whole school
SAT middle 50%1110–1280whole school

Around University of North Carolina–Greensboro

Julius I. Foust Building
Current home of the College of Arts & Sciences, UNC-GreensboroPhoto: Rhpotter · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
freshman towers at night
Freshman towers at night - panoramioPhoto: James Roberts (Jampp… · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
The bridge entrance through Peabody Park into the School of Music Building on th
UNCG School of Music BuildingPhoto: Willthacheerleader18 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
DAVID CALDWELL • 1725-1824
DAVID CALDWELL • 1725-1824 - panoramioPhoto: Greensboro, NC (@gre… · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Petty Science Building, Patricia Sullivan Science Building.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 25 · Dorm 19 · Athletics 5 · Arts 3 · Library 2 · Dining 1.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Wofford College 52
  2. Southwestern University 52
  3. Towson University 51
  4. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 51
  5. Illinois State University 51
  6. University of Massachusetts–Boston 51
  7. Oklahoma State University 51
  8. Oakland University 51

Other strong majors at University of North Carolina–Greensboro

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of North Carolina–Greensboro with every school we score in computer science. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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