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Best Colleges for Engineering in North Carolina

The best colleges for a Engineering degree in North Carolina, led by Duke University, Wake Forest University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Engineering programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Engineering in North Carolina?

Based on our rankings, Duke University is the top-ranked college for Engineering in North Carolina. Other top choices include Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University at Raleigh.

What are the best Engineering schools?

The best Engineering schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Duke University, Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Engineering?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Engineering programs is approximately $35,703 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Engineering degree?

A bachelor's degree in Engineering typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Engineering rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Engineering graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Engineering programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $66,057 per year. Below are the highest-paying Engineering programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Duke University — Durham, NC · 5.7% acceptance · SAT 1,548 · $68,758 tuition · 97% grad rate
  2. 2. Wake Forest University — Winston-Salem, NC · 21.7% acceptance · SAT 1,475 · $67,642 tuition · 89% grad rate
  3. 3. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, NC · 15.3% acceptance · SAT 1,439 · $41,203 tuition · 91% grad rate
  4. 4. North Carolina State University at Raleigh — Raleigh, NC · 41.7% acceptance · SAT 1,376 · $32,847 tuition · 85% grad rate
  5. 5. Elon University — Elon, NC · 66.4% acceptance · SAT 1,208 · $46,958 tuition · 84% grad rate
  6. 6. University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Charlotte, NC · 79.6% acceptance · SAT 1,231 · $22,492 tuition · 69% grad rate
  7. 7. University of North Carolina Asheville — Asheville, NC · 91.9% acceptance · SAT 1,251 · $24,849 tuition · 54% grad rate
  8. 8. East Carolina University — Greenville, NC · 89.2% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $23,638 tuition · 63% grad rate
  9. 9. University of North Carolina Wilmington — Wilmington, NC · 64.2% acceptance · SAT 1,287 · $24,152 tuition · 71% grad rate
  10. 10. Queens University of Charlotte — Charlotte, NC · 62.1% acceptance · SAT 1,206 · $45,846 tuition · 61% grad rate
  11. 11. High Point University — High Point, NC · 75.3% acceptance · SAT 1,288 · $45,312 tuition · 74% grad rate
  12. 12. Western Carolina University — Cullowhee, NC · 81.8% acceptance · SAT 1,157 · $8,630 tuition · 60% grad rate
  13. 13. North Carolina A & T State University — Greensboro, NC · 49.9% acceptance · SAT 1,074 · $20,673 tuition · 57% grad rate
  14. 14. Johnson C Smith University — Charlotte, NC · 45.2% acceptance · $21,300 tuition · 34% grad rate
  15. 15. Methodist University — Fayetteville, NC · 75.1% acceptance · SAT 1,182 · $41,250 tuition · 44% grad rate

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