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Electrical Engineering Schools in North Carolina

714 EE students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Electrical Engineering major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Electrical Engineering Majors in North Carolina

EE majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 326
Master’s Degree 289
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 99
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 99
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 99

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 37.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.9%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 15,450 people employed in jobs related to an EE degree, compared to 752,410 nationwide.

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Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, EE grads earn an average of $97,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $107,930.

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There are 6 colleges in North Carolina that offer EE degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

373 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at NC State. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 71% of the teachers are full time. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Duke University

Durham
119 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,260 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

In their early career, NC A&T grads earn an average salary of $32,547. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,533 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Campbell University

Buies Creek
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,153 after graduation. An average student at Campbell will pay a net price of $26,169. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Electrical Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers EE majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Engineering Professors 14% $82,540
Electrical Engineers 14% $91,680
Engineers 13% $85,110
Aerospace Engineers 11% $98,900
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780
Electronics Engineers 9% $92,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Mechanical Engineering 918
General Engineering 660
Biomedical Engineering 566
Computer Engineering 511
Civil Engineering 448
Textile Engineering 304
Industrial Engineering 250
Chemical Engineering 245

View all majors related to Electrical Engineering

View Nationwide Electrical Engineering Report

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