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Engineering Tech in North Carolina

Engineering Tech Schools in North Carolina

In 2021-2022, 3,534 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in NC.

An Engineering Tech major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,428
Associate Degree 877
Bachelor’s Degree 798
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 192
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 192

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 66.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 188,440 people employed in jobs related to an engineering tech degree, compared to 6,146,030 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in North Carolina

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $56,600 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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

403 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
28,021 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,162.

291 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 51% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

200 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
30,448 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,873.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,208 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $30,895 after graduation.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,315 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,035 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,316.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,168 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 25% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $30,261 after graduation.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,913 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,124 after earning their degree at this institution.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,877 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $29,090 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 33%.

#10

Gaston College

Dallas
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,953 Total Students

A typical student attending Gaston College will pay a net price of $7,830. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Engineering Tech Careers in NC

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 38% $33,040
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 25% $28,480
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 16% $41,820
Medical Equipment Repairers 16% $53,760
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 15% $41,770
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 14% $59,720
Construction Managers 14% $97,290
Architectural and Civil Drafters 13% $51,260
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 13% $44,740
Drafters 11% $45,870
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 11% $0
Mechanical Drafters 11% $51,910
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 10% $39,610
Environmental Engineering Technicians 10% $44,190
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 10% $53,480
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $47,870
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 10% $55,590
Engineering Technicians 9% $65,420
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 8% $39,390
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 7% $60,450
Industrial Engineering Technicians 6% $46,470
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -10% $34,540

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