Engineering at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, consider the program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is in Charlotte, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Online coursework is an option at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Of 31,091 students, 2,925 (9%) studied exclusively online and 13,639 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Rankings can help you compare University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #9 of 18 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #10 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #329 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #332 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #9 of 18 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #10 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #329 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #332 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Students who complete University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,805 |
| 2 years | $63,307 |
| 3 years | $71,642 |
| 4 years | $78,456 |
| 5 years | $87,000 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn a median of $78,456, compared with $63,622 for all University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at $24,550.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte go on to a range of careers. Here 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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