Online IT Programs in Durham-Chapel Hill (2027)

Key Points

Information Technology, BS at North Carolina Central University leads the Durham-Chapel Hill list (#35 of 57 nationally).
Durham-Chapel Hill's largest tracked IT jobs are IT managers (4,170), computer systems analysts (2,530) and help desk technicians (2,090).
Durham-Chapel Hill has 860 security analysts earning $129,670, at 2.04 times the U.S. share.
Durham-Chapel Hill runs heavy in network architects (2.43x), computer systems analysts (2.20x) and information security analysts (2.04x the U.S. share).
A full Durham-Chapel Hill degree starts at $22,200 (North Carolina Central University, resident rate).

The Best Online IT Programs in Durham-Chapel Hill

Ordered by national standing, Durham-Chapel Hill’s one program sits in Durham.

Each card’s badge is its place in our national ranking. How we rank.

No.1 #35of 57 in IT bachelor’s
North Carolina Central University

Information Technology, BS
- Durham, NC
- Public
- Fully online
- Bachelor’s
Durham-Chapel Hill residents pay $22,200 here, not $87,320. Durham-Chapel Hill's computer systems analysts earn $78,360 to $158,820. Prepares for CAPM, PMP, CompTIA Security+, A+, Network+, CCNA.

Online tuition

$727.67 per credit$185 in state · $87,320 total for 120 credits

Credits

120

Graduation rate

42%school-wide

Median earnings

$74,5971 year after

Graduates in this field

202023-24, all formats

Accreditation

SACSCOC, CAE-CD schoolSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Prepares for

CAPM, PMP, CompTIA Security+, A+, Network+, CCNA

Visit NC Central’s BS in Information Technology Compare

More Options Elsewhere in North Carolina

No.1 #11of 31 in IT associate
Blue Ridge Community College

Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology
- Flat Rock, NC
- Public
- Fully online
- Associate
It leads toward Durham-Chapel Hill's 470 network support specialists. 50% graduation rate.

Online tuition

$268 per credit$76 in state

Visit Blue Ridge CC’s AAS in Information Technology Compare

Durham-Chapel Hill has one of North Carolina’s nine ranked programs.

See every online IT program in North Carolina, plus the state’s job projections, led by security analysts at 27.7% through 2034.

Durham-Chapel Hill Programs in Our National Rankings

In the Bachelor's in IT ranking, Information Technology, BS at North Carolina Central University places 35th of 57, Durham-Chapel Hill’s best national result.

Program	National ranking	Place
Information Technology, BS, North Carolina Central University	Bachelor's in IT	35th of 57
Information Technology, BS, North Carolina Central University	With Certifications	34th of 43
Information Technology, BS, North Carolina Central University	Cheapest	31st of 35
Information Technology, BS, North Carolina Central University	CAE-CD Schools	62nd of 66

What an Online IT Degree Costs Durham-Chapel Hill Students

The one Durham-Chapel Hill total on record is $22,200, for North Carolina Central University. At North Carolina Central University, residents pay $22,200 against $87,320, a $65,120 difference for Durham-Chapel Hill students from other states.

Program	Rate per credit	Credits	Total for residents
Information Technology, BS, North Carolina Central University	$185	120	$22,200

Totals are the published rate times the published credits, before fees and transfer credit. Our cheapest online IT degrees ranking compares programs that charge everyone one rate.

Tuition Discounts for Durham-Chapel Hill Residents

At North Carolina Central University, North Carolina residents pay $22,200 for the BS in Information Technology, against $87,320 from out of state.

IT Jobs and Salaries in Durham-Chapel Hill

Durham-Chapel Hill’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $176,190; Durham-Chapel Hill’s lowest is $71,750, for help desk technicians. Durham-Chapel Hill’s largest IT group: 4,170 IT managers.

Role	Median pay	vs North Carolina	Typical range	Jobs	Entry education	Salary guide
IT Manager	$176,190	+2%	$124,110 to $320,010	4,170	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Network Engineer	$144,990	+14%	$104,310 to $184,780	970	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Information Security Analyst	$129,670	−1%	$83,900 to $170,990	860	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Database Administrator	$117,950	+4%	$72,330 to $165,710	220	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	$110,640	+16%	$65,200 to $166,440	1,270	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Computer Systems Analyst	$106,410	0%	$78,360 to $158,820	2,530	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Web Developer	$96,880	0%	$54,470 to $145,160	160	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Network Support Specialist	$81,090		$44,300 to $134,560	470	Associate's degree	Salary guide
Help Desk Technician	$71,750	+19%	$46,390 to $133,000	2,090	Some college, no degree	Salary guide

Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.

Against North Carolina medians, the biggest Durham-Chapel Hill premium: help desk technicians at $71,750 (+19%). Weakest in Durham-Chapel Hill: information security analysts, at $129,670 (−1%). 5 of 8 Durham-Chapel Hill roles out-earn the North Carolina median.

Next in Durham-Chapel Hill: computer systems analysts (2,530 jobs, $106,410) and network and computer systems administrators (1,270 jobs, $110,640). In Durham-Chapel Hill, bachelor’s-level roles are 80% of IT jobs; Durham-Chapel Hill students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in Durham-Chapel Hill: help desk technicians (2,090 jobs, $71,750) and network support specialists (470 jobs, $81,090). For those Durham-Chapel Hill roles, see online IT associate degrees.

Durham-Chapel Hill network and systems administrators earn $110,640, 12% above the $99,130 U.S. median. In Durham-Chapel Hill, help desk technicians earn $71,750, well above North Carolina's $60,120. Durham-Chapel Hill help desk jobs pay a $71,750 median, and 2,090 people hold them.

Price level: BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024; 100 is the U.S. average.

IT Job Concentration in Durham-Chapel Hill

Durham-Chapel Hill holds 13% of North Carolina's computer jobs.

Cybersecurity Jobs in Durham-Chapel Hill

Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.

Tech Jobs in Durham-Chapel Hill: The Industries Behind Them

Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.

How to Choose an Online IT Program in Durham-Chapel Hill

Durham-Chapel Hill’s largest IT group is IT managers.

Our guide to choosing by city covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.

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Online IT Programs in Durham-Chapel Hill FAQ

How many online IT programs are in Durham-Chapel Hill?

One program at one school in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area, in Durham: one bachelor's degree. One is at a public school.

What is the cheapest online IT program in Durham-Chapel Hill?

Among Durham-Chapel Hill programs that publish a rate and a credit total, the lowest is $22,200 for the Information Technology, BS at North Carolina Central University, at the rate North Carolina residents pay.

Can Durham-Chapel Hill students pay less as residents?

Yes, at North Carolina Central University: North Carolina residents pay $22,200 in total, $65,120 less than others.

Which IT job is Durham-Chapel Hill known for?

Durham-Chapel Hill's signature IT job: 4,170 IT managers, 2.81 times the U.S. share.

How much more do IT managers make in Durham-Chapel Hill?

In Durham-Chapel Hill, help desk to IT manager means $71,750 to $176,190, or 2.5 times the pay.

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