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Mechanical Engineering in North Carolina

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Mechanical Engineering Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 215 students earned their ME degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, Mechanical Engineering is the 29th most popular major in the state out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in North Carolina

ME majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 157
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 55
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a ME major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 36.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 54.4%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 20,610 people employed in jobs related to a ME degree, compared to 804,820 nationwide.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, ME grads earn an average of $89,850. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

68% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at NC State. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#2

Duke University

Durham
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,260 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.63 years to complete their degree at NC A&T. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,563.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Mechanical Engineers 15% $82,730
Engineering Professors 14% $82,540
Cost Estimators 13% $59,750
Aerospace Engineers 11% $98,900
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Electrical Engineering 388
Biomedical Engineering 220
Computer Engineering 176
Civil Engineering 143
Industrial Engineering 108
Textile Engineering 93
Chemical Engineering 82
Manufacturing Engineering 38

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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