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Engineering in North Carolina

Engineering Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 5,307 students earned their Engineering degrees in NC.

An Engineering major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,033
Master’s Degree 1,433
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 394
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 394
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 394
Associate Degree 309
Post-Master’s Certificate 109
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 109
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29

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: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 47.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.1%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 107,800 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 3,969,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $97,490, compared to a typical salary of $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

2,607 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at NC State. A typical student attending NC State will pay a net price of $16,563. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Duke University

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

94% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

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662 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 75% of students get financical aid.

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365 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

A typical student attending NC A&T will pay a net price of $10,582. The average student takes 4.63 years to complete their degree at NC A&T. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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133 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

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

A typical student attending ECU will pay a net price of $16,703. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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94 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,414. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#9

Wake Forest University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,720. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. A typical student attending Central Piedmont Community College will pay a net price of $5,359.

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Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Electrical Engineers 14% $91,680
Biomedical Engineers 13% $87,320
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780
Nuclear Engineers 7% $115,590
Materials Engineers 5% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,375
Engineering Technologies 2,073
Physical Sciences 1,594
Mathematics & Statistics 1,534
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,277
Agriculture 1,254
Architecture/Urban Planning 301
Science Technologies 83

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