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Engineering Technologies Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 3,691 students earned their Engineering Tech degrees in NC.

In this state, Engineering Technologies is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies 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 1,710
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,710
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,710
Associate Degree 925
Bachelor’s Degree 892
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 164
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 164

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: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies 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 Technologies 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
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,603 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

291 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $31,600 after graduation.

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,249 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Central Piedmont Community College will pay a net price of $5,710. The 7.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,435 Total Students

25% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $26,922 after graduation. 90% of students get financical aid.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,328 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,155 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,044.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,880.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. This public school has an average net price of $13,924.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,574. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#10

Gaston College

Dallas
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,347 after graduation. A typical student attending Gaston College will pay a net price of $12,994. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid.

Engineering Technologies 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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