by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina” ranking.
General Engineering is the 79th most popular major in the country with 11,534 degrees awarded in 2021-2022. In , general engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $68,578 and had an average of $22,777 in loans still to pay off.
Across North Carolina, there were 658 general engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $64,319 and $26,802 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 348 general engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,318 and $17,791 respectively.
This year’s “Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina” ranking looked at 35 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general engineering. That schools that top this list have a program in general engineering in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual’s rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina”.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nash Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina list. Nash Community College is a public institution located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 associates’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Read more about General Engineering at Nash Community College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Blue Ridge Community College. The school came in at #2 for the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina. Located in Flat Rock, North Carolina, this small public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified associates’s engineering students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General Engineering at Blue Ridge Community College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Technical Community College. The school came in at #3 for the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina. Wake Technical Community College is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 109 associates’s engineering degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Engineering at Wake Technical Community College
Out of the 35 schools in the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Johnston Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. This small school is located in Smithfield, North Carolina, and it awarded 18 associates’s engineering degrees in 2021-2022.
Read full report on General Engineering at Johnston Community College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central Piedmont Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 50 degrees to qualified associates’s engineering students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Central Piedmont Community College General Engineering Report
Mitchell Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Statesville, North Carolina, this small public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified associates’s engineering students in 2021-2022.
With a ranking of #7, Brunswick Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina list. Bolivia, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s engineering degrees to 4 students in 2021-2022.
Read more about General Engineering at Brunswick Community College
College of the Albemarle landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking. College of the Albemarle is a public institution located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 associates’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Read full report on General Engineering at College of the Albemarle
Catawba Valley Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #9. Hickory, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s engineering degrees to 4 students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Central Carolina Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking. Sanford, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s engineering degrees to 13 students in 2021-2022.
Read more about General Engineering at Central Carolina Community College
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina list. This medium-sized school is located in Asheville, North Carolina, and it awarded 3 associates’s engineering degrees in 2021-2022.
Full Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College General Engineering Report
Craven Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking. Located in New Bern, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 11 degrees to qualified associates’s engineering students in 2021-2022.
Read more about General Engineering at Craven Community College
Durham Technical Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified associates’s engineering students in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Engineering at Durham Technical Community College
Wayne Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking. Located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified associates’s engineering students in 2021-2022.
Pitt Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking. Pitt Community College is located in Winterville, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 7 associates’s engineering degrees to qualified students.
Read more about General Engineering at Pitt Community College
Forsyth Technical Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #16. This medium-sized school is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and it awarded 16 associates’s engineering degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Cape Fear Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking. CFCC is a fairly large public school situated in Wilmington, North Carolina. It awarded 9 associates’s engineering degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Guilford Technical Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #18. Jamestown, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s engineering degrees to 10 students in 2021-2022.
Read full report on General Engineering at Guilford Technical Community College
With a ranking of #19, South Piedmont Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina list. Located in Polkton, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified associates’s engineering students in 2021-2022.
Read full report on General Engineering at South Piedmont Community College
Gaston College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #20. Gaston College is a medium-sized school located in Dallas, North Carolina that handed out 8 associates’s engineering degrees in 2021-2022.
Sandhills Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking. Located in Pinehurst, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified associates’s engineering students in 2021-2022.
Read full report on General Engineering at Sandhills Community College
Lenoir Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina list. Lenoir Community College is located in Kinston, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3 associates’s engineering degrees to qualified students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Coastal Carolina Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #23. Coastal Carolina Community College is located in Jacksonville, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 9 associates’s engineering degrees to qualified students.
Read more about General Engineering at Coastal Carolina Community College
With a ranking of #24, Haywood Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina list. Haywood Community College is a small school located in Clyde, North Carolina that handed out 1 associates’s engineering degrees in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Alamance Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Engineering Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #25. ACC is located in Graham, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2 associates’s engineering degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on General Engineering at Alamance Community College
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
