Which is better for an MSc in CS - UNC Charlotte or NC State University?
A comparison of UNC Charlotte or NC State University for MSc in CS course is given below:
Particulars | UNC Charlotte | NC State University |
|---|---|---|
Annual tuition fee | Around USD 23,000 | Around USD 29,000 |
Location advantage | Banking & FinTech hub in Charlotte | Research Triangle Park with Cisco, IBM, Lenovo in Raleigh |
Indian student community | Medium, tight-knit | Large, very active |
Average MSc in CS starting salary | USD 82k - USD 85k | USD 95k - USD 100k |
Overall, NC State University is better for MSc in CS but UNC Charlotte is a better option if students want a less competitive and more affordable program. But, the final verdict is in the hands of students only
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a well-renowned University. It has been ranked #667 in the world and #154 in the USA and specifically for MS courses, it is ranked at #173 as per Shiksha's Popularity ranking. It also been ranked by THE (Times Higher Education) and QS.
UNCC usually provided two intakes for the admissions that are fall and spring intakes. The priority admission deadlines are closed for the fall semester but available for final admission dates and spring intakes.
· Fall intake (priority) – closed
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte is considered an excellent University because it has been awarded R1 Carnegie Classification, it is also among the third-the largest Universities of the seventeen in the UNC system. It has been ranked at #38 as the most innovative school.
The top study fields chosen by international students at UNCC are-
- Computing and Informatics
- Engineering
- Business
The total courses offered at the UG level is 170+. Whereas, at the Master's level, 60+ course are offered by UNCC.
The total University of North Carolina at Charlotte cost for MS in CS is USD 31,370 or INR 30 L. The breakdown of the student fees are-
| Particulars | Fees | Fees in INR |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | USD 1,753 | INR 2 L |
| Food | USD 5,080 | INR 4.83 L |
| Housing | USD 4,965 | INR 4.72 L |
| Misc. personal expenses | USD 3,209 | INR 3 L |
| Program tuition fee increment | USD 2,400 | INR 2.28 L |
| Transportation fees | USD 2,000 | INR 2 L |
| Health insurance | USD 1,396 | INR 1.3 L |
| Books, course materials, etc. | USD 463 | INR 44k |
| International student fees | USD 150 | INR 14.2k |
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