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Mechanical Engineering Schools in North Carolina

406 ME Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Mechanical Engineering is the 107th most popular major out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in North Carolina

ME Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 186
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 186
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 186
Associate Degree 115
Bachelor’s Degree 82
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 23

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a ME tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME tech majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 74.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in North Carolina

23,780 people in the state and 699,620 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME tech.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, ME tech grads earn an average of $41,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,240.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer ME tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,634. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,898.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

A typical student attending Wake Technical Community College will pay a net price of $6,767. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Wake Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,600.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,701 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $5,129.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,574. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 53% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,109 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $26,801 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,601 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,687 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,845 Total Students

In their early career, CCCTI grads earn an average salary of $26,393. This public school has an average net price of $4,947. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

#10

Gaston College

Dallas
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. In their early career, Gaston College grads earn an average salary of $27,347.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,382 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,872 a year. A typical student attending Beaufort County Community College will pay a net price of $4,810. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers ME tech majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 11% $0
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 10% $53,480
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 8% $39,390

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ME tech.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Industrial Production Technology 322
Electromechanical Engineering 260
Other Engineering Technology 231
Electronics Engineering 231
Engineering-Related Fields 202
Environmental Control Technology 129
General Engineering Technology 110
Civil Engineering 76

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

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