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Cheapest Electrical Colleges in North Carolina

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

North Carolina A&T State University offers the state's most affordable Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering program at just $10,980 net cost, nearly $30,000 less than High Point University's $40,721. This dramatic price spread across North Carolina's seven programs reflects the strong public university system serving the Research Triangle's tech corridor. Graduates from NC State command the highest starting salaries at $69,140, while the most affordable option at A&T still connects students to Charlotte's banking sector and the triangle's semiconductor industry.
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Programs
$10,980 – $40,721
Net Price Range
$60,005
Avg. Program Earnings
69.8%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,980 $6,748 55.3% 56.4%
2 $12,579 $4,532 59.1% 84.8%
3 $14,745 $7,214 67.7% 79.6%
4 $16,931 $8,895 84.6% 47.2%
5 $23,991 $40,410 55.9% 88.6%
6 $34,454 $65,805 95.8% 6.4%
7 $40,721 $44,208 70.0% 78.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes North Carolina A&T State University so affordable for engineering students?

A&T's $10,980 net price stems from strong state funding and need-based aid that reduces the sticker price from $21,728. In-state students pay just $6,748 after aid, making it accessible for families across North Carolina.

How do graduation rates compare between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

North Carolina A&T graduates 55.3% of engineering students despite being the most affordable option. Duke achieves a 95.8% rate at nearly triple the cost, while NC State combines strong outcomes at 84.6% with moderate pricing at $16,931 net.

Is the salary difference worth paying more for certain North Carolina engineering programs?

NC State graduates earn $69,140 compared to A&T's $44,971, a $24,169 gap that could justify the $5,951 higher net cost. Western Carolina offers strong value with $62,012 earnings at just $12,579 net price.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.