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General Engineering in North Carolina

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General Engineering Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 660 students earned their Engineering degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, General Engineering is the 40th most popular major in the state out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Engineering Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 387
Bachelor’s Degree 254
Master’s Degree 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 66.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for General Engineering Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 7,000 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 367,850 nationwide.

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Wages for General Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

Engineering grads earn an average of $89,850 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,600 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. A typical student attending ECU will pay a net price of $16,550.

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

68% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,710. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

#5

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,845. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. 85% of students get financical aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,363 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,551. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNCA.

#8

Nash Community College

Rocky Mount
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,623 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $28,150 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,182 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,241. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,399 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,878. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,061 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,328 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,044. The full-time teacher rate is 28%. In their early career, CVCC grads earn an average salary of $28,155.

General Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Engineering Professors 14% $82,540
Engineers 13% $85,110
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Mechanical Engineering 918
Electrical Engineering 714
Biomedical Engineering 566
Computer Engineering 511
Civil Engineering 448
Textile Engineering 304
Industrial Engineering 250
Chemical Engineering 245

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