The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Best engineering graduate schools in North Carolina
Engineering master’s graduates in North Carolina earn a weighted average salary of $82,242 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 50% nationally.
Our engineering graduate rankings cover 3 of the 6 programs available in North Carolina, accounting for 96% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$80,244
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.3
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$23,635
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#2 in North Carolina|#96 in Engineering nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$73,734
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.4
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$28,830
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
#3 in North Carolina|#129 in Engineering nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Earnings$77,213
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings1.2
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Debt$93,700
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
How long does it take to pay down debt in engineering in North Carolina?
Years
Under 6 months
The average debt accrued from a master's degree in engineering is covered by average graduate earnings in under 6 months.
How much do graduates with a master's degree in engineering earn in North Carolina?
Salary
$82,242
The median master's degree in engineering graduate earns $82,242 3 years after graduating.
How much does a master's degree in engineering cost in North Carolina?
Net cost
$19,291
The average annual cost of a master's degree in engineering is $19,291. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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