by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in ce.
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NC State was ranked #23 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ce majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 136 bachelor's degrees in computer engineering. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 147 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 137 students received their master’s degree in ce from NC State. This makes it the #7 most popular school for ce master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in ce in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,997 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $78,964 for all ce 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 136 ce majors earned their bachelor's degree from NC State. Of these graduates, 88% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% 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 bachelor's in ce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 13 |
NC State does not offer an online option for its ce 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 ce program at NC State make a median salary of $114,188. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $116,528.
Of the 57 students who graduated with a Master’s in ce from NC State in 2022, 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 ce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ce majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 352 |
| Textile Engineering | 296 |
| Electrical Engineering | 286 |
| Chemical Engineering | 228 |
| Civil Engineering | 187 |
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