PhD in Computer Science

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

29

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Diversity

Others:

11%

Tennessee:

5%

South Carolina:

8%

North Carolina:

48%

Virginia:

11%

Georgia:

6%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

82%

Top recruiters

Deloitte

Aetna

Dell

BAE Systems

Genentech

AECOM

AEG

Tetra Tech

Texas Tech University

Dell Technologies

Mondelez International

Agilent Technologies

Royal Adelaide Hospital

AEI

Weyerhaeuser

Michael Kors

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$30,000 / year

Overall Cost

$46,000 / year

FAQs

• Do I need to convert my GPA if my school doesn't use a 4.0 grading scale? What if my GPA on a 4.0 scale is below 3.0?

  

  That is not necessary. When uploading your transcript, be sure to include the legend or page explaining that explains your school's grading scheme. US students with undergraduate GPAs below 3.0 may be admitted on occassion because of extenuating circumstances. Those should be clearly documented in the personal statement portion of the application.

• What if my undergraduate degree is not in computer science?

  

  This is not an immediate cause for rejection. Please see the web page on Prerequisites / Non-CS Background, which addresses this topic in considerable detail.

• Which term, fall or spring, is best for U.S. applicants to apply?

  

  For U.S. applicants wishing to apply for the PhD, the opportunities for financial aid are probably better in the fall, but every effort will be made to find financial aid for outstanding applicants no matter when they apply.

• Am I eligible to apply to the graduate program in Computer Science at N.C. State, and what are my chances of being admitted?

  

  The Computer Science graduate program does not pre-screen applicants. Given the volume of applications, this is unfortunately not possible. The graduate program web pages, however, are intended to answer many related questions, such as average test scores of admitted applicants, expectations about prior course background, and how to make up deficiencies.