Engineering at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sits in Chapel Hill, NC.
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Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Online coursework is an option at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) studied exclusively online and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Use these rankings to compare University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 136 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Students who complete University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,387 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill stands at $15,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering graduates, 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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