Mechanical Engineering Schools in North Carolina
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in North Carolina
24,080 people in the state and 824,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME.
Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in North Carolina
A typical salary for a ME grad in the state is $113,620, compared to a typical salary of $122,678 nationwide.
Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Programs in NC
There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer ME degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 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.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,953 a year. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,497 a year. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $39,098 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 46% of applicants. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.
Mechanical Engineering Careers in NC
Some of the careers ME majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimators | 12% | $80,966 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 9% | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 8% | $89,263 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 8% | $79,543 |
| Automotive Engineers | 6% | $107,733 |
| Aerospace Engineers | 5% | $63,328 |
| Fuel Cell Engineers | -2% | $137,020 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | -2% | $79,889 |
Related Majors in North Carolina
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 26,760 |
| 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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