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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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
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