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Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in North Carolina

393 students earned ME Tech degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Mechanical Engineering Technology is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Technology Majors in North Carolina

ME Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 186
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 186
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 186
Associate Degree 115
Bachelor’s Degree 82
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a ME tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME tech majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Technology Grads in North Carolina

There are 1,100 people in the state and 41,460 people in the nation working in ME tech jobs.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Technology Jobs in North Carolina

ME Tech grads earn an average of $54,810 in the state and $58,240 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer ME tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,249 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. In their early career, Wake Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,600.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,701 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, Wayne Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,104. This public school has an average net price of $5,129.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,382 Total Students

The 9.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 78% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Beaufort County Community College will pay a net price of $4,810.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,845 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. In their early career, CCCTI grads earn an average salary of $26,393. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,328 Total Students

A typical student attending CVCC will pay a net price of $6,044. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,155 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,898. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,923 a year.

#9

Pitt Community College

Winterville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,688 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,192. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,911 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

53% of students get financical aid. In their early career, CFCC grads earn an average salary of $27,816. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Careers in NC

Some of the careers ME tech majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 10% $53,480

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ME tech.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Aeronautical Engineering Technology 13

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering Technology

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Technology Report

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