Mechanical Engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 250 graduates a year
North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates in mechanical engineering earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina State University at Raleigh Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 318 colleges reporting mechanical 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,967 | $116,211 | #3 | $83,957 |
| 2 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,395 | $115,011 | #5 | $92,315 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $122,111 | $111,113 | #10 | $81,865 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $120,991 | $129,841 | #1 | $89,938 |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $119,371 | $108,620 | #16 | $88,497 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $117,072 | $106,528 | #28 | — |
| 7 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $115,927 | $101,747 | #53 | $85,328 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,492 | $116,439 | #2 | $66,876 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,212 | $106,803 | #27 | $85,440 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,491 | $106,116 | #32 | $72,036 |
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| 258 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $87,257 | $88,715 | #216 | $68,173 |
| 259 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $87,160 | $88,616 | #218 | $56,371 |
| 260 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $87,139 | $90,672 | #187 | $71,612 |
| 261 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $87,112 | $93,484 | #141 | $69,078 |
| 262 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $87,062 | $88,517 | #221 | $64,313 |
| 263 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $86,999 | $85,476 | #263 | $68,069 |
| 264 | Trine University Angola, IN | $86,997 | $93,332 | #142 | $66,816 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,469 | $115,376 | $28,624 |
Other Majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina State University at Raleigh mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,078 one year after graduating and $87,112 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 mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #261 by median pay four years after graduation, and #141 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,140.
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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.