Engineering at Wake Technical Community College
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (8 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Technical Community College | $68,764* | — | $28,748* | — |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | $73,410* | $86,814 | $31,000* | 0.42 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $71,769* | — | $30,518* | 0.43 |
| East Carolina University | $65,758* | $77,366 | $26,978* | 0.41 |
| Western Carolina University | $62,244* | — | $25,550* | 0.41 |
| National Median | $67,911* | — | $26,056* | 0.38 |
Other Engineering Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville | $7,461 | $73,410 | $31,000 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $8,895 | $71,769 | $30,518 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $7,361 | $65,758 | $26,978 |
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee | $4,532 | $62,244 | $25,550 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Wake Technical Community College, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in NC. Actual outcomes may vary.