by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in environmental engineering.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for environmental engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in environmental engineering from NC State. This makes it the #16 most popular school for environmental engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Environmental Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,251 a year. This is higher than $64,608, which is the national median for all environmental 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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The environmental engineering program at NC State awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the NC State environmental engineering 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of environmental engineering master's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% 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 master's in environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the environmental 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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