by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of mechanical engineering. Combined, these schools handed out 703 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering to qualified students.
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The me bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality me program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor's degree.
The me school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for mechanical engineering students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is hard to beat Duke University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the mechanical engineering program at Duke University make $4,828 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Duke University
It is difficult to beat North Carolina State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the me program report average early career wages of $64,232.
More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering needs to look into University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the me program report average early career wages of $63,768.
More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering needs to take a look at North Carolina A & T State University. NC A&T is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greensboro.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the me program earn an average of $66,629 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from North Carolina A & T State UniversityExplore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 1,787 |
| Georgia | 224 | 1,106 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 538 |
| Virginia | 213 | 857 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 586 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 330 |
| Alabama | 184 | 922 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 441 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 280 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 274 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 192 |
One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Mechanical Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mechanical Engineering | 703 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 346 |
| Computer Engineering | 335 |
| Electrical Engineering | 326 |
| Civil Engineering | 305 |
| General Engineering | 254 |
| Textile Engineering | 211 |
| Chemical Engineering | 163 |
| Industrial Engineering | 142 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 87 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 40 |
