All NCAT majors by area
- Engineering · 15
- Science & Math · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $78,323 | $109,537 | $26,000 |
| Computer Engineering | $80,685 | $98,567 | $31,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $81,213 | $98,061 | $28,614 |
| Industrial Engineering | $83,427 | $93,183 | $31,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $52,948 | $91,235 | $30,743 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $72,278 | $85,463 | $29,822 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $44,378 | $77,476 | $30,272 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,474 | $76,508 | $31,000 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $47,422 | $75,982 | $36,239 |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | $62,689 | $74,974 | $31,000 |
| Architectural Engineering | $67,152 | $73,826 | $28,608 |
| Agricultural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Surveying Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $31,660 | $57,392 | $28,358 |
| Animal Sciences | $35,686 | $48,155 | $28,043 |
| Agriculture | $32,301 | $46,990 | $28,285 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | $26,500 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $50,736 | $77,940 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $45,446 | $69,296 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $45,114 | $60,863 | $29,425 |
| Marketing | $48,042 | $59,747 | $27,375 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,368 | $81,704 | $28,353 |
| Public Health | $58,660 | $72,419 | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | $67,054 | $31,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,498 | $42,978 | $30,000 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $30,470 | $46,077 | $29,958 |
| Studio Art | $15,257 | $31,202 | $31,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | $20,996 | — | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $81,174 | $105,342 | $26,302 |
| Information Technology | $72,961 | $93,564 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $30,397 | $45,367 | $31,000 |
| English | $30,995 | $40,317 | $31,000 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $28,985 | $48,804 | $27,643 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $40,465 | $60,703 | $23,038 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $49,099 | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former NCAT students earn a median $44,440 ten years after starting college, more than 35% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 57% graduate within six years.
NCAT majors questions
How many majors does NCAT offer?
North Carolina A & T State University offers 57 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at NCAT?
Chemical Engineering graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn a median $109,537 four years after graduating, the highest of the 37 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,000.
Which NCAT majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $31,202 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to North Carolina A & T State University overview