by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NC State ranks in comparison to other schools with engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in engineering from NC State. This makes it the #47 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at NC State is $71,769. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $67,978 for all engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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Of the 35 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Engineering from NC State in 2021-2022, 97% were men and 3% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
NC State does not offer an online option for its engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NC State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's engineering program at NC State make a median salary of $114,929. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all engineering graduates with a master's is $102,396.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in engineering from NC State. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 352 |
| Textile Engineering | 296 |
| Electrical Engineering | 286 |
| Computer Engineering | 237 |
| Chemical Engineering | 228 |
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