# North Carolina State University at Raleigh (NCSU)

Public college in Raleigh, NC. IPEDS ID 199193.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 42% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $17,303 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 85%; beats 91% of NC colleges and 93% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $68,758; beats 91% of NC colleges and 84% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,320

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,382 |
| 30-48k | $8,758 |
| 48-75k | $13,334 |
| 75-110k | $20,087 |
| 110k+ | $24,652 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.24 years on average (68% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $68,758 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,382 | $27,060 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,758 | $37,134 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,334 | $56,536 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $20,087 | $85,169 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $24,652 | $104,524 | 3.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $26,425 in-state; about $50,473 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $8,799 in-state, $32,847 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $13,719; books: $869

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 650–720; SAT math: 650–750; ACT: 28–32 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 40,049 applicants, 15,958 admitted, 5,728 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 42%, ACT 28–32 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 40%, ACT 28–32 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (77 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $85,809 | $113,478 | $21,073 |
| Computer Engineering | $82,997 | $110,416 | $24,250 |
| Chemical Engineering | $81,492 | $104,705 | $22,244 |
| Electrical Engineering | $77,687 | $102,178 | $24,250 |
| Nuclear Engineering | $74,540 | $100,212 | $23,250 |
| Industrial Engineering | $81,055 | $100,172 | $22,309 |
| Engineering | $71,769 | $99,838 | $30,518 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $74,016 | $98,129 | $18,638 |
| Construction Engineering | $76,574 | $94,505 | $25,147 |
| Mathematics | $43,585 | $92,594 | $21,256 |
| Materials Engineering | $74,058 | $89,968 | $21,111 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $70,820 | $89,932 | $21,574 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians, Other | $72,274 | $89,826 | $21,221 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,078 | $87,112 | $24,250 |
| Forestry | $61,142 | $86,357 | $24,749 |
| Environmental Engineering | $67,251 | $85,808 | $26,004 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,346 | $85,568 | $25,000 |
| Statistics | $54,026 | $85,090 | $24,151 |
| Agricultural Engineering | $67,281 | $84,848 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | $56,877 | $84,349 | $20,000 |
| Accounting | $56,606 | $83,689 | $20,946 |
| Business Economics | $60,369 | $82,096 | $23,250 |
| Chemistry | $47,071 | $76,978 | $20,154 |
| Architecture | $57,034 | $76,695 | $25,886 |
| Nutrition Science | $33,669 | $75,508 | $22,511 |
| International / Global Studies | $45,648 | $73,362 | $22,500 |
| Food Science and Technology | $50,631 | $72,782 | $21,000 |
| Textile Sciences and Engineering | $45,078 | $71,837 | $24,725 |
| Biochemistry | $44,101 | $71,136 | $23,028 |
| Environmental Design | not reported | $69,851 | $25,759 |
| Agricultural Business | $46,849 | $68,671 | $19,500 |
| Science, Technology and Society | $43,150 | $67,468 | $24,000 |
| Environmental Control Technologies / Technicians | $47,936 | $66,491 | $21,141 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,661 | $65,594 | $25,993 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $43,761 | $64,510 | $24,486 |
| Political Science | $38,321 | $62,824 | $23,457 |
| Communications | $39,889 | $62,039 | $22,324 |
| Psychology | $29,738 | $62,032 | $22,373 |
| Biology | $36,157 | $61,384 | $21,500 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $44,930 | $61,382 | $20,500 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $38,871 | $61,023 | $22,234 |
| Botany / Plant Biology | $33,009 | $60,715 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,717 | $60,488 | $21,500 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | not reported | $60,122 | not reported |
| Linguistics | $34,099 | $60,031 | $19,250 |
| Philosophy | not reported | $58,285 | $24,135 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,211 | $57,022 | $25,000 |
| Genetics | not reported | $55,319 | $22,968 |
| Criminology | $35,076 | $55,303 | $21,875 |
| Studio Art | $30,577 | $54,007 | $27,000 |
| Agriculture | $41,084 | $53,969 | $19,000 |
| Animal Sciences | $33,332 | $53,226 | $22,689 |
| Social Work | $35,485 | $53,209 | $20,791 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $38,116 | $52,233 | $20,500 |
| Sociology | $35,510 | $52,142 | $22,787 |
| Plant Sciences | $42,008 | $51,696 | $22,156 |
| Physics | $43,740 | $51,590 | $23,490 |
| History | $33,251 | $49,500 | $19,800 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,979 | $48,824 | $21,500 |
| English | $32,694 | $48,338 | $21,680 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $32,948 | $46,772 | $21,500 |
| Anthropology | $29,518 | $45,890 | $26,000 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $25,069 | $38,440 | $21,500 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | $35,867 | not reported |
| Agricultural Production Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Agricultural Public Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Soil Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | $21,976 |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $96,820 (Raleigh-Cary, NC), $98,560 (NC), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage $68,790 (Raleigh-Cary, NC), $67,230 (NC), $74,750 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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