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Mechanical Engineering Schools in North Carolina

918 students earned ME degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Mechanical Engineering is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 703
Master’s Degree 157
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 55
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 57.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in North Carolina

20,610 people in the state and 804,820 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

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

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There are 5 colleges in North Carolina that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

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

74% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#3

Duke University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,459. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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

The 9.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,563.

#5

Campbell University

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

This private school has an average net price of $26,169. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Mechanical Engineers 15% $82,730
Engineering Professors 14% $82,540
Cost Estimators 13% $59,750
Aerospace Engineers 11% $98,900
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Electrical Engineering 714
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 Mechanical Engineering

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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