by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UNC Charlotte ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.
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UNC Charlotte ranks competitively among schools offering engineering. In particular, it placed #329 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina at Charlotte conferred 453 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,456 a year. This is higher than $63,622, the median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNC Charlotte, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $24,550 in student loans. This is below $24,702, the typical median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $19,065 |
| Fees | $3,427 | $3,427 |
Learn more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 85% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 294 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 18 |
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are Non-Resident Alien. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 77 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the engineering majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
The engineering program at UNC Charlotte includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 244 |
| Civil Engineering | 130 |
| Electrical Engineering | 100 |
| Computer Engineering | 71 |
| Construction Engineering | 42 |
| Systems Engineering | 24 |
| Other Engineering | 6 |
| General Engineering | 5 |