North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina · Public · 27,371 undergraduates
All 116 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr). Another 193 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,382 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,758 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,334 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,087 |
| $110k and up | $24,652 |
| All families (average) | $17,303 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $84,349 | +$50,290 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,384 | +$27,325 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,032 | +$27,973 | clears the bar | $20,063 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $113,478 | +$79,419 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $87,112 | +$53,053 | clears the bar | $23,140 | 0.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $62,039 | +$27,980 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $53,226 | +$19,167 | clears the bar | $20,921 | 1.1 yrs |
| Textile Sciences and Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $71,837 | +$37,778 | clears the bar | $22,773 | 0.6 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $62,824 | +$28,765 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $102,178 | +$68,119 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $83,689 | +$49,630 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $104,705 | +$70,646 | clears the bar | $21,155 | 0.3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $60,488 | +$26,429 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $110,416 | +$76,357 | clears the bar | $22,681 | 0.3 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $46,772 | +$12,713 | clears the bar | $21,073 | 1.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 116 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 85% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.