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Electrical Engineering in North Carolina

Electrical Engineering Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 21,460 people employed in jobs related to an EE degree, compared to 827,880 nationwide.

Electrical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for an EE grad in the state is $133,219, compared to a typical salary of $141,191 nationwide.

Electrical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. NC

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

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,866 a year. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Duke University

Durham

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,497 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,098 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 46% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Electrical Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers EE 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
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
Computer Hardware Engineers $63,909
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists $52,230
Robotics Engineers $72,925

Below are some popular majors that are similar to EE.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Civil Engineering 20,005
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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View Nationwide Electrical Engineering Report

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