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2026 Best Chemical Engineering Schools in North Carolina

2 Colleges in the United States
276 Chemical Engineering Degrees Awarded
$88,166 Avg Early-Career Salary

Chemical Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their chemical engineering programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for chemical engineering students.

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Best Schools for Chemical Engineering in North Carolina

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall chemical engineering education in North Carolina.

Top Schools in Chemical Engineering

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Leading the list is North Carolina State University At Raleigh, our #1 school for chemical engineering. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. About 243 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Chemical Engineering graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $98,008 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,244 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in chemical engineering from North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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North Carolina A And T State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best chemical engineering schools. North Carolina A And T State University is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 33 chemical engineering students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina A And T State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, chemical engineering degree recipients from North Carolina A And T State University generally make around $78,323. North Carolina A And T State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full chemical engineering program report for North Carolina A And T State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

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