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. We've also included details on how NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ae.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for ae list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in agricultural engineering. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in ae from NC State. This makes it the #6 most popular school for ae master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in ae in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
AE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,281 a year. This is higher than $65,020, which is the national median for all ae bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 37 ae students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NC State, about 59% were men and 41% 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, 73% 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 ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the NC State ae bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NC State Online Learning page.
The ae program at NC State awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ae 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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