North Carolina State University at Raleigh: programs, outcomes and local jobs

North Carolina State University at Raleigh at a glance

• 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

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.

• 1,851

  open professional jobs

• 240

  entry level

  10 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  128 jobs

• 3.1%

  unemployment in Wake County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $101,763

  median household income

  Wake County

• 57%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, business & management, biological sciences, which lead to engineering (399 open), operations (233 open), finance (142 open), sales (320 open), marketing (59 open), human resources (50 open).

Hiring most: First Citizens Bank (41), Wake County Public School System (35), Gene B Glick Family Housing Foundation (27), Epic Games (24), MaintainX (22), Charter Communications (20), First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (20), Veradigm (19).

What they hire for: Engineering (399), Sales (320), Operations (233), Finance (142), Data & Analytics (128), Legal (103). 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

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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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?

1,851 open professional jobs are listed in Wake County, 240 of them entry level and 10 saying no experience is needed. First Citizens Bank has the most openings.