Best Computer and Information Sciences, General Degrees in North Carolina by ROI
Colleges in North Carolina ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in North Carolina
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$139,896
Across North Carolina programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,834
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Grad rate: 18.5% |
+$16,120 | $45,003 | $11,845 | $15,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Wayne Community College
Grad rate: 51.4% |
-$94,922 | $38,385 | $11,311 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Central Piedmont Community College
Grad rate: 24.3% |
-$132,917 | $37,155 | $10,951 | $10,456 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Pitt Community College
Grad rate: 28.0% |
-$152,834 | $35,939 | $15,807 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Guilford Technical Community College
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$219,812 | $34,385 | $18,425 | $22,713 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Grad rate: 30.4% |
-$255,012 | $30,716 | $14,666 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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