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Civil Engineering in North Carolina

Civil Engineering Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in North Carolina

There are 24,970 people in the state and 820,100 people in the nation working in Civil Eng jobs.

Civil Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a Civil Eng grad in the state is $120,084, compared to a typical salary of $129,209 nationwide.

Civil Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 4 colleges in North Carolina offering Civil Eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,866 a year. About 40% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,953 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,098 a year. With an admission rate of 46%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

#4

Duke University

Durham

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,497 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Civil Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers Civil Eng majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Transportation Engineers $120,210
Water/Wastewater Engineers $86,573
Civil Engineers $72,457
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Nanosystems Engineers $50,152
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar $59,756
Petroleum Engineers $137,336

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Civil Eng.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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