Engineering at University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Asheville graduates in engineering earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina Asheville 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 |
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| 22 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $91,427 | $91,966 | #22 | $67,558 |
| 23 | John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | $90,783 | $106,980 | #8 | $67,911 |
| 24 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $88,413 | $91,525 | #23 | $72,403 |
| 25 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $88,346 | $94,808 | #20 | $73,410 |
| 26 | Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA | $88,104 | $89,603 | #26 | $73,003 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media, PA | $88,063 | $89,561 | #27 | $68,331 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois Dubois, PA | $88,063 | $89,561 | #28 | $68,331 |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina Asheville by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $88,084 | $48,076 | #259 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,472 | $53,705 | #498 of 796 |
| Economics | $66,736 | $28,301 | #308 of 368 |
| Chemistry | $60,021 | $36,891 | #161 of 209 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,479 | $44,945 | #921 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $56,247 | $33,651 | #275 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,698 | $23,964 | #422 of 565 |
| Biology | $47,302 | $27,943 | #749 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,518 | $25,758 | #244 of 265 |
| Sociology | $44,824 | $18,869 | #387 of 462 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,743 | $27,682 | #602 of 660 |
| Public Health | $42,267 | $27,913 | #213 of 215 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,796 | $22,144 | #430 of 476 |
| Psychology | $40,673 | $24,666 | #957 of 1027 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $40,444 | $23,023 | #41 of 68 |
| History | $38,565 | $28,205 | #448 of 459 |
| Music | $37,484 | — | #222 of 268 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,714 | $19,136 | #568 of 576 |
| Anthropology | — | $24,639 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $23,504 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Asheville engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,410 one year after graduating and $88,346 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Asheville rank for engineering?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, University of North Carolina Asheville ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at University of North Carolina Asheville worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for engineering ($89,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,513.
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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.