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. In addition, we cover how NC State ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 249 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 285 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 95 students received their master’s degree in me from NC State. This makes it the #19 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,078 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, me students borrow a median amount of $35,639 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at NC State is $365 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NC State was $1,225 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 249 students earned a bachelor's degree in me from NC State. About 17% of these graduates were women and the other 83% were men.
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, 71% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 176 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 17 |
NC State does not offer an online option for its me 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 me program at NC State make a median salary of $95,469. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 students graduated with a master's degree in me from NC State. About 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile Engineering | 296 |
| Electrical Engineering | 286 |
| Computer Engineering | 237 |
| Chemical Engineering | 228 |
| Civil Engineering | 187 |
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