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General Engineering in North Carolina

General Engineering Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for General Engineering Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 11,610 people employed in jobs related to an Engineering degree, compared to 401,000 nationwide.

General Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for General Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for an Engineering grad in the state is $145,041, compared to a typical salary of $149,803 nationwide.

General Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. NC

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,942 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,336 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,602 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,962 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,792 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,866 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,015 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#6

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,635 a year. About 22% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#7

Campbell University

Buies Creek

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,910 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,501 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,319 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,533 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,657 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,475 a year. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,880 after earning their degree at this institution. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
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
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Robotics Engineers $72,925
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Microsystems Engineers $104,558
Photonics Engineers $84,667

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

View all majors related to General Engineering

View Nationwide General Engineering Report

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