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 science, tech & society.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for science, tech & society list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Science, Technology & Society Schools | 9 |
| Best Science, Technology & Society Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in science, technology & society. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of science, tech & society students who receive their bachelor's degree at NC State is $43,150. This is less than $44,736, which is the national median of all science, tech & society majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, science, tech & society students borrow a median amount of $25,406 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all science, tech & society bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,962.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of science, tech & society bachelor's degrees went to men and 47% went to 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, 69% 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 science, tech & society.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NC State does not offer an online option for its science, tech & society 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the science, tech & society majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 139 |
| International Studies | 55 |
| Systems Theory | 39 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.