Engineering salaries in NC (Raleigh: how much, school, standard of living)

[asdasd12345]

Hello. How much do Phds make in the research triangle area working in Electrical Engineering? Will I be able to maintain a good standard of living in the Raleigh area as a Phd holder???

[mm34b]

How many years of professional experience?

[asdasd12345]

zero right now. but im going to be going to ncsu.

[mm34b]

I'd say around 55-60K.

[clodhopper]

State is a great school and an engineer does very well generally. I think you are set as long as you keep your grades up and your nose to the grindstone. Congrats on your achievements so far.