Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
70
Optimistic
69
Base Case
69
Pessimistic
Earnings
$60,048/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (28% exposed)
Job Market
Large (87,000 openings/yr)
ROI
22.9x earnings multiple (7.6x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $672K | $661K | $613K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 23.3x | 22.9x | 21.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.7x | 7.6x | 7.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 55% | 52% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 70 | 69 | 69 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$28,856
Out-of-state: $87,504 (7.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,750
5.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$77,696
29% growth from Year 1
About University of North Carolina at Charlotte
A 80% acceptance rate means University of North Carolina at Charlotte is accessible to most applicants, with 23,567 students enrolled in Charlotte, NC.
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Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians
$79,830/yr
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390/yr
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
$70,760/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Mechanical Engineering Technology program score?
This program scores 69/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates.
Why does University of North Carolina at Charlotte rank so high for Mechanical Engineering Technology?
The #14 ranking out of 59 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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