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Engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what North Carolina State University at Raleigh. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh sits in Raleigh, NC.

Online & Distance Learning at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Online coursework is an option at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Among 38,464 students, 2,954 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,521 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

These rankings give you a sense of how North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #6 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #12 of 136
Best Value North Carolina #12 of 18
Best Value Southeast (Region) #77 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #84 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #350 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #6 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #12 of 136
Best Value North Carolina #12 of 18
Best Value Southeast (Region) #77 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #84 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #350 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Graduates of North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $68,914
2 years $65,309
3 years $76,381
4 years $86,207
5 years $92,486

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median of $86,207, compared with $71,784 for all North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Engineering graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh stands at $23,885.

Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Transportation Engineers $120,210

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