Master's0% vs national median351 grads tracked
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Ranked 26th of 59 master's programs in Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$81,076
middle 50%: $63,610 – $105,099
Median · 5 years out
$107,901
middle 50%: $91,836 – $124,519
Median · 10 years out
$120,677
middle 50%: $95,189 – $154,543
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (master's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Master's degree earners in engineering at UNC Charlotte start with a $81,076 median salary. This grows to $107,901 by year five and $120,677 by year ten.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
3.8 yrs
≈ $4,072 total interest
Same major at other universities
Central Connecticut State University
$113,650 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston
$110,315 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$109,240 · 5 yrs out
Indiana State University
$108,739 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$108,657 · 5 yrs out
Kennesaw State University
$108,050 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Tyler
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$107,401 · 5 yrs out
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$106,400 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$105,239 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$105,162 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$100,362 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,926 · 5 yrs out
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