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Mechanical Engineering at North Carolina A & T State University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at North Carolina A & T State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

North Carolina A & T State University is located in Greensboro, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 90 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at North Carolina A & T State University.

Studying Online at North Carolina A & T State University

Online coursework is an option at North Carolina A & T State University. Among 14,311 students, 1,656 (12%) studied exclusively online and 7,662 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at North Carolina A & T State University

Rankings can help you compare North Carolina A & T State University’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	North Carolina	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#4 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#22 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#60 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#90 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#325 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	North Carolina	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#4 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#22 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#60 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#90 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#325 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University

Graduates of North Carolina A & T State University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$66,629
2 years	$68,666
3 years	$72,152
4 years	$80,018
5 years	$87,420

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from North Carolina A & T State University take home a median $80,018, compared with $48,573 for all North Carolina A & T State University graduates — about 65% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from North Carolina A & T State University comes in at $29,822.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at North Carolina A & T State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at North Carolina A & T State University are 20% women (18) and 80% men (72).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at North Carolina A & T State University

Among the 81 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at North Carolina A & T State University, 21% were women (17) and 79% were men (64).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina A & T State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	64
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 85% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina A & T State University, above the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at North Carolina A & T State University

Of the 5 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at North Carolina A & T State University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at North Carolina A & T State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 20% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at North Carolina A & T State University, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at North Carolina A & T State University

Of the 4 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at North Carolina A & T State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at North Carolina A & T State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 25% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at North Carolina A & T State University, higher than the national average of 13%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at North Carolina A & T State University

The Mechanical Engineering program at North Carolina A & T State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	90

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at North Carolina A & T State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.