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Engineering in North Carolina

Engineering Schools in North Carolina

5,307 students earned Engineering degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

An Engineering major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,433
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 394
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 394
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 394
Post-Master’s Certificate 109
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 109

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 47.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.1%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in North Carolina

107,800 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $97,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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There are 7 colleges in North Carolina that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

1,020 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,563. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. 80% of students get financical aid.

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Duke University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke.

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137 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,018. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.63 years to graduate.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Wake Forest University. An average student at Wake Forest University will pay a net price of $34,720. 37% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Electrical Engineers 14% $91,680
Biomedical Engineers 13% $87,320
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780
Nuclear Engineers 7% $115,590
Materials Engineers 5% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 867
Physical Sciences 441
Mathematics & Statistics 438
Natural Resources & Conservation 298
Engineering Technologies 256
Agriculture 239
Architecture/Urban Planning 170
Science Technologies 4

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