Program Spotlight
Bachelor's Degree: All Public Universities
Computer Science focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Students learn principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
Why are we spotlighting this program
This is one of the highest paid programs for bachelor's degree graduates.
Schools offering this program
14Average wage after graduation, graduation year 2016
Top industries of employment 5 years after graduation
Bachelor's Degree: All Public Universities
This program prepares individuals to work as both audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, language acquisition, and the design and implementation of comprehensive therapeutic and rehabilitative solutions to communications problems.
Why are we spotlighting this program
This program has the highest share of graduates who chose to pursue a graduate degree after earning their bachelor's.
Schools offering this program
2Bachelor's Degree graduates pursuing a Graduate degree
Top industries of employment 5 years after graduation
Bachelor's Degree: All Public Universities
This program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Students learn management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
Why are we spotlighting this program
This program has one of the highest number of graduates in North Carolina.
Schools offering this program
15Number of graduates
Employed 1 year after graduation
Bachelor's Degree: All Public Universities
This program prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations.
Why are we spotlighting this program
This is one of the programs with the highest proportions of female students.
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13Number of graduates
Average wage after graduation, graduation year 2017
Associate Degree: All Community Colleges
This program prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to design, develop, test, and troubleshoot projects involving mechanical systems. Graduates will find employment opportunities in the manufacturing or service sectors of engineering technology.
Why are we spotlighting this program
This is one of the highest-paid programs for associate degree graduates.
Schools offering this program
21Average wage after graduation, graduation year 2016
Top industries of employment 5 years after graduation
Certificate: All Community Colleges
This program provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, as well as self-employment.
Why are we spotlighting this program
This is one of the most popular programs based on the overall number of credentials awarded.
Schools offering this program
55Number of graduates
Top industries of employment 5 years after graduation
Associate Degree: All Community Colleges
This program studies mechanical, electronical, electrical, and computing devices. Homes, businesses, vehicles, and industries depend upon these technologies to be energy efficient, productive, modern, durable, functional, and exceptional. Students who can master mechatronic and automation skills will have little difficulty landing rewarding careers.
Why are we spotlighting this program
This is one of the highest-paid programs for associate degree graduates.
Schools offering this program
23Average wage after graduation, graduation year 2016
Employment rate after graduation, graduation year 2016
Associate Degree: All Community Colleges
The Computer-Integrated Machining Technology curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative, and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development, and production, resulting in a finished product.
Why are we spotlighting this program
Majority of graduates (up to 70%) from this program find employment in the Manufacturing sector afterwards.