Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC

CIP 14.19

$69,078Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$87,112Median earnings 4 years after
$91,136Median earnings 5 years after
$23,140Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median of $69,078 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,135 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,715–$109,121). Median debt is $23,140, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Duke University
Durham
$89,938$10,000
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
$72,278$27,000
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$69,178$26,811

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh make?

The median salary is $69,078 one year after graduation and $91,136 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,140.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.