2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree School for You
Mechanical Engineering is the #29 most popular major in North Carolina with 918 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in North Carolina to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina
Check out the ME bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top North Carolina Schools for a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for mechanical engineering students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Carolina. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means North Carolina State University is a great place for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that ME majors at NC State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,187. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $318, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, ME graduates from UNC Charlotte take out $27,073 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $279.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina A & T State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Greensboro, NC A&T is a public college with a large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 1,418 |
| Virginia | 947 |
| Florida | 2,254 |
| Tennessee | 603 |
| Kentucky | 391 |
| South Carolina | 715 |
| Louisiana | 453 |
| Arkansas | 280 |
| Alabama | 1,019 |
| Mississippi | 309 |
| West Virginia | 217 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to ME
One of 40 majors within the area of study, mechanical engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to ME
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 28,844 |
| Civil Engineering | 21,388 |
| Computer Engineering | 17,987 |
| Chemical Engineering | 12,917 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 12,811 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Michel Villeneuve.
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