Program Analysis
At $67,704/yr, Computer Science graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte land near the $73,713 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 29.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Science programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Computer Science's typical career paths, with 72% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 26% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $21,504 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #68 of 345 nationally, this is a top-5% Computer Science program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $67,704 to $93,475 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.