by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NCAT. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NCAT highly for mechanical engineering, ranked #319 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 319 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 4 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 57 of 69 |
The following degree levels are offered in mechanical engineering at NCAT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 81 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina A & T State University conferred 81 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
NCAT holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at NCAT earn a median of $80,018 a year. This is above $48,573, the median for all majors at NCAT.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NCAT, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $29,822 in student loans. This is above $29,078, the typical median for all majors at NCAT.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,540 | $17,400 |
| Fees | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 79% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at NCAT are Black or African American. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina A & T State University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 64 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NCAT. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
