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Mechanical Engineering Schools in North Carolina
Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in North Carolina
There are 30,130 people in the state and 878,590 people in the nation working in ME Tech jobs.
Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in North Carolina
A typical salary for a ME Tech grad in the state is $54,901, compared to a typical salary of $59,335 nationwide.
Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Programs in NC
Our data covers 20 colleges in North Carolina offering ME Tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 20 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,942 a year. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,336 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,953 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 80% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,704 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,524 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,501 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,319 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $37,962 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,792 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,431 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $1,972 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,180 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 4.8% is lower than average. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,540 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $35,528 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,882 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,593 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,537 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,668 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,367 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $37,690 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,186 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,764 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,651 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,924 a year. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,030 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,723 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,064 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $35,073 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,528 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,115 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,256 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,965 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,650 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,784 a year. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,660 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,533 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,657 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,317 a year. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,748 a year in tuition.
Mechanical Engineering Careers in NC
Some of the careers ME Tech majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Drafters | 13% | $78,252 |
| Robotics Technicians | 12% | $131,252 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | 11% | $77,835 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 10% | $50,761 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 7% | $40,917 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | 3% | $57,631 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 2% | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | 2% | $106,964 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | 1% | $89,794 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | -1% | $108,923 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | -3% | $134,632 |
Related Majors in North Carolina
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME Tech.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Engineering | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 10,798 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 9,702 |
| Electronics Engineering | 9,196 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 8,633 |
| Construction Engineering | 5,089 |
| Quality Control Technology | 3,938 |
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