by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in engineering at NC State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NC State University highly for engineering, placing at #70 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 70 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 20 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 139 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,598 |
| Certificate | 26 |
| Master’s | 822 |
| Doctoral | 222 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
The engineering area of study at NC State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 822 master’s degrees in engineering.
NC State University is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 2 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 54 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at NC State University were Non-Resident Alien. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 284 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 441 |
| Other Races | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 222 doctoral degrees in engineering.
NC State University ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 2 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
Among recent graduates, 71% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at NC State University are Non-Resident Alien. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 130 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 14 graduate certificate degrees in engineering.
NC State University is not currently ranked for engineering at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of engineering graduate certificate degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of engineering graduate certificate degree graduates at NC State University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a graduate certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at NC State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 1,598 |
| Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 26 |