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Engineering in North Carolina

Engineering Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Engineering Grads in North Carolina

There are 163,510 people in the state and 4,881,860 people in the nation working in Engineering jobs.

Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, Engineering grads earn an average of $121,767. Nationwide, they make an average of $128,860.

Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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%.

#2

Duke University

Durham

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,497 in their first year after graduation. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,953 after earning their degree at this institution. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,098 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 46% of applicants. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

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
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
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
Robotics Engineers $72,925
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Transportation Engineers $120,210
Water/Wastewater Engineers $86,573

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