Electrical Engineering Schools in North Carolina
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Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in North Carolina
21,460 people in the state and 827,880 in the nation are employed in jobs related to EE.
Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in North Carolina
EE grads earn an average of $133,219 in the state and $141,191 nationwide.
Most Popular Electrical Engineering Programs in NC
Our data covers 4 colleges in North Carolina offering EE degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $50,866 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,497 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,953 after earning their degree at this institution. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,098 a year. The school admits about 46% of applicants. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.
Electrical Engineering Careers in NC
Some of the careers EE majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 14% | $116,775 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 14% | $122,969 |
| Electrical Engineers | 14% | $127,814 |
| Photonics Engineers | 13% | $84,667 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | 13% | $98,460 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 11% | $63,909 |
| 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 |
| Aerospace Engineers | 5% | $63,328 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | 4% | $115,569 |
Related Majors in North Carolina
Below are some popular majors that are similar to EE.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 13,914 |
| General Engineering | 13,411 |
| Chemical Engineering | 10,939 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 9,596 |
| Industrial Engineering | 8,533 |
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