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AE - Associate in Engineering
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The Associate in Engineering program prepares students to transfer to an engineering degree program at a four-year university.

The program provides a solid general education foundation for students who want to pursue a bachelor's degree – or beyond – in such areas of study as computer science, engineering or professional programs that require a strong background in mathematics and sciences.

Associate degree programs are part of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, which facilitates the transfer of students between institutions in the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina System.

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Upon completion of a four-year degree from an engineering program, students can pursue certain careers. Some colleges offer degrees for the specific careers named below, but students could take courses of interest to pursue a certain area of engineering.

Career Outlook


  • Agricultural Engineer
    43014.40
    Starting Salary
    84635.20
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Biomedical Engineer
    71864.00
    Starting Salary
    106953.60
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Chemical Engineer
    76806.16
    Starting Salary
    123045.70
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Civil Engineer
    64113.66
    Starting Salary
    99329.69
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Transportation Engineer
    64113.66
    Starting Salary
    99329.69
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Water/Wastewater Engineer
    64113.66
    Starting Salary
    99329.69
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Computer Hardware Engineer
    84703.56
    Starting Salary
    154015.30
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Aerospace Engineer
    84833.17
    Starting Salary
    135154.70
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Electronics Engineer, Except Computer
    78565.13
    Starting Salary
    127217.70
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Environmental Engineer
    64958.40
    Starting Salary
    104166.40
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Health and Safety Engineer, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
    60968.65
    Starting Salary
    108738.70
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Mechatronics Engineer
    59693.94
    Starting Salary
    117176.00
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Microsystems Engineer
    59693.94
    Starting Salary
    117176.00
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Industrial Engineer
    69652.84
    Starting Salary
    100933.20
    Median Annual Wage
    15%
    Growth*
  • Human Factor Engineers and Ergonomist
    69652.84
    Starting Salary
    100933.20
    Median Annual Wage
    15%
    Growth*
  • Validation Engineer
    69652.84
    Starting Salary
    100933.20
    Median Annual Wage
    15%
    Growth*
  • Manufacturing Engineer
    69652.84
    Starting Salary
    100933.20
    Median Annual Wage
    15%
    Growth*
  • Marine Engineer or Naval Architect
    79705.59
    Starting Salary
    105664.00
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Materials Engineer
    68036.80
    Starting Salary
    108305.60
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Fuel Cell Engineer
    67953.90
    Starting Salary
    102328.50
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Mechanical Engineer
    67953.90
    Starting Salary
    102328.50
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineer
    60968.65
    Starting Salary
    108738.70
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Petroleum Engineer
    77615.27
    Starting Salary
    142210.20
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
  • Energy Engineer
    59693.94
    Starting Salary
    117176.00
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Mining and Geological Engineer, Including Mining Safety Engineer
    60526.12
    Starting Salary
    102345.20
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Nuclear Engineer
    85000.45
    Starting Salary
    127052.90
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Electrical Engineer
    73582.48
    Starting Salary
    111598.10
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Photonics Engineer
    59693.94
    Starting Salary
    117176.00
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Robotics Engineer
    59693.94
    Starting Salary
    117176.00
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Wind Energy Engineer
    59693.94
    Starting Salary
    117176.00
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Nanosystems Engineer
    59693.94
    Starting Salary
    117176.00
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Solar Energy Systems Engineer
    59693.94
    Starting Salary
    117176.00
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Architectural and Engineering Manager
    110569.70
    Starting Salary
    167006.20
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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