Below are the key facts about this program at NC State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NC State University highly for engineering, placing at #69 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 69 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 20 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 137 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,598 |
| Certificate | 26 |
| Master’s | 822 |
| Doctoral | 222 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
The engineering area of study at NC State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 1,598 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
NC State University is in the top 15% of the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 4 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NC State University earn a median of $86,207 a year. This is above $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NC State University, engineering students borrow a median amount of $23,885 in student loans. This is above $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 149 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 118 |
| White | 1,113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 119 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 26 certificate degrees in engineering.
NC State University has not been ranked for engineering at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 81% of engineering certificate degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of engineering certificate degree graduates at NC State University were White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at NC State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 822 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 222 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 14 |