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Chemical Engineering in North Carolina

Chemical Engineering Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in North Carolina

There are 12,700 people in the state and 443,190 people in the nation working in Chem Eng jobs.

Chemical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

Chem Eng grads earn an average of $141,771 in the state and $147,107 nationwide.

Chemical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 2 colleges in North Carolina offering Chem Eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,866 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 40% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,098 in their first year after graduation. About 46% of those who apply are admitted. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Chemical Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers Chem Eng majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Solar Energy Systems Engineers 14% $116,775
Photonics Engineers 13% $84,667
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers 13% $121,651
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Robotics Engineers 9% $72,925
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar 7% $59,756
Mechatronics Engineers 4% $115,569
Microsystems Engineers 1% $104,558
Chemical Engineers 1% $130,903
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Chem Eng.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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