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27,371
students enrolled
10,693
degrees and certificates a year
85%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$17,303
average net price a year
Tuition $6,535 in state, $29,407 out of state
$57,623
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$68,758
median earnings, 10 years after entry
88% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 24% | 2,603 |
| Business & management | 16% | 1,684 |
| Biological sciences | 9% | 923 |
| Agriculture | 8% | 865 |
| Computer & information sciences | 8% | 848 |
AI and data programs
North Carolina State University at Raleigh reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Wake County, where the college is.
1,975
open professional jobs
202
entry level
19 say no experience is needed
8%
ask for AI skills
150 jobs
2.8%
unemployment in Wake County
2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier
$101,763
median household income
Wake County
57%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, business & management, biological sciences, which lead to engineering (468 open), operations (266 open), finance (158 open), sales (276 open), marketing (59 open), human resources (62 open).
Hiring most: First Citizens Bank (66), Epic Games (39), Eaton (32), Wake County Public School System (28), Hitachi (27), MaintainX (23), Teleflex (21), Dewberry (19).
What they hire for: Engineering (468), Sales (276), Operations (266), Finance (158), Data & Analytics (131), Legal (79). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Capital Area Workforce Development Board.
- NCWorks Career Center- Capital Area (Raleigh-Swinburne)Raleigh · 919-212-7104 · Mon-Thurs 8:30am - 5:00pm Fri 8:30am-2:00pm
- NCWorks Career Center- Capital Area (Raleigh)Raleigh · 919-715-0111 · Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Fri 8:30am-2:00pm
- NCWorks Career Center- Capital Area (Swinburne Street)Raleigh · 919-250-3770 · Mon-Thurs. 8:30am -5:00pm Fri 8:30am-2:00pm
- NCWorks Career Center- Capital Area (Wake Forest)Wake Forest · 919-562-6379 · Mon -Thurs 8:30am -5:00pm Fri 8:30am-2:00pm
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- University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro · 14,062 students
Common questions
- How big is North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh enrolls about 27,371 students and is a public 4-year institution in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awards about 10,693 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
- 85% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $57,623 six years after entry and $68,758 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does North Carolina State University at Raleigh offer AI or data science degrees?
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
- 1,975 open professional jobs are listed in Wake County, 202 of them entry level and 19 saying no experience is needed. First Citizens Bank has the most openings.
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