Engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates in engineering earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How North Carolina State University at Raleigh Compares for Engineering
All 57 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA | $135,136 | $119,001 | #3 | $109,455 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $128,207 | $122,027 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | $122,845 | $111,781 | #5 | $92,491 |
| 4 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $114,228 | $103,940 | #12 | $82,956 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $110,208 | $112,083 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Brown University Providence, RI | $108,550 | $106,911 | #9 | $86,416 |
| 7 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $107,319 | $124,230 | #1 | $75,566 |
| 8 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $106,291 | $97,765 | #15 | $71,770 |
| 9 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $104,222 | $105,995 | #10 | $76,507 |
| 10 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $102,301 | $107,865 | #6 | $75,058 |
| 11 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $101,078 | $92,041 | #21 | — |
| 12 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $99,838 | $107,140 | #7 | $71,769 |
| 13 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $99,671 | $87,473 | #36 | $62,968 |
| 14 | Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA | $96,695 | $85,150 | #43 | $78,211 |
| 15 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $94,332 | $96,928 | #16 | $74,328 |
Other Engineering Credentials at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,929 | $145,889 | — |
Other Majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina State University at Raleigh engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,769 one year after graduating and $99,838 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina State University at Raleigh rank for engineering?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for engineering ($89,359).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.