U.S. median for this major: $88,063.
College Scorecard field of study; 33 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $27,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,685. College Scorecard.
University of North Carolina Asheville Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Engineering nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of North Carolina Asheville's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,219 | $35,506 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $8,735 | $37,735 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $11,570 | $49,982 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $15,854 | $68,489 | 1.2 years |
| $110k+ | $18,786 | $81,156 | 1.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (41% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($88,346) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $54,830 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Engineering at North Carolina colleges
Every North Carolina college we cover that reports Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $99,838 | $30,518 | $17,303 | 85% |
| 2 | University of North Carolina Asheville | $88,346 | $31,000 | $12,250 | 54% |
| 3 | East Carolina University | $84,847 | $26,978 | $15,739 | 63% |
| 4 | Western Carolina University | $82,500 | $25,550 | $13,315 | 60% |
4 more North Carolina colleges offer Engineering but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Engineering graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of North Carolina Asheville, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of North Carolina Asheville
- Acceptance rate: 92% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 54% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $44,030
- Full cost breakdown · all 31 majors · overview
University of North Carolina Asheville Engineering questions
How much do University of North Carolina Asheville Engineering graduates earn?
Engineering graduates of University of North Carolina Asheville earn a median $88,346 four years after graduating and $73,410 one year after. The U.S. median for Engineering graduates across 57 colleges is $88,063.
How much debt do University of North Carolina Asheville Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Engineering graduates of University of North Carolina Asheville is $31,000, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Is University of North Carolina Asheville a good school for Engineering in North Carolina?
On pay, Engineering graduates of University of North Carolina Asheville earn $88,346 four years out, $1,750 above the median for the same major across 4 North Carolina colleges ($86,596) and $283 above the U.S. median ($88,063). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of North Carolina Asheville rank for Engineering in North Carolina?
Of 4 North Carolina colleges reporting Engineering graduate earnings, University of North Carolina Asheville ranks 2nd. The highest is North Carolina State University at Raleigh at $99,838.
What jobs do Engineering graduates get?
A common career is architectural and engineering managers, with a median wage of $160,140 in the Asheville, NC area and $171,270 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of North Carolina Asheville Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-asheville/majors/engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).