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.

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#1 in North Carolina | #49 in Engineering nationally
Economic score 0.30

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 earnings 0.3

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
Economic score 0.42

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 earnings 0.4

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

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina

Economic score 1.24

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 earnings 1.2

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.

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

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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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