by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in mechanical engineering at NC State University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NC State University as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, ranked #54 out of 366 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 54 of 366 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in North Carolina | 2 of 4 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mechanical engineering at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 290 |
| Master’s | 87 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 87 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
NC State University ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 89% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. Roughly 56% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 20 doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering.
NC State University ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 90% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at NC State University were White. Roughly 60% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at NC State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 290 |