June 2026

AI Index Report

North Carolina State University

AIS
78.9
National rank
#67
State rank
#4
Programs
233

Ranks 4th in North Carolina

  1. 2Duke University88.9
  2. 3Wake Forest University79.6
  3. 4North Carolina State University78.9
  4. 5University of North Carolina at Greensboro73.8
  5. 6East Carolina University72.2

National Vs State Performance

How does North Carolina State University perform in AI Search at a national and state level?

National Rank Over Time

North Carolina State University

National rank

#67

June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Ranked by AI Index

Across the U.S.

North Carolina State University and the institutions ranked either side of it

  1. 69Washington University in St. Louis78.6
  2. 65Virginia Tech79.2
  3. 67North Carolina State University78.9
  4. 66Florida State University78.9
  5. 68Rochester Institute of Technology78.8

Top Programs By State

Where AI recommends North Carolina State University, and which of its programs come up in each state.

Most Recommended Programs By State

North Carolina State University

Share of voice
LowerHigher
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Home state: North Carolina

30.7%

share of voice in North Carolina, ranked #4

Strongest states

  1. #1North Carolina30.7%
  2. #2South Carolina9.1%
  3. #3Tennessee4.8%
  4. #4Kentucky4.2%
  5. #5Alabama4.2%
  6. #6Georgia4.1%

Top programs in NC

  1. #1Engineering16.4%
  2. #2Computer Science6.5%
  3. #3Biology4.2%
  4. #4Business Administration3.8%

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Top AI Search Competitors

Who is North Carolina State University competing with for the programs AI recommends it for

Rank

Competitor

Competing in

Share

  1. 1
    University of Washington
    Electrical Engineering22%
  2. 2
    Cornell University
    Computer Engineering22%
  3. 3
    Virginia Tech
    Computer Engineering20%
  4. 4
    California Institute of Technology
    Computer Engineering19%
  5. 5
    Texas A&M University
    Accounting17%
  6. 6
    University of Maryland, College Park
    Computer Engineering17%

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Top Programs By Degree Level

What programs is AI recommending and who is North Carolina State University competing with?

Your top competitors in

Engineering, Doctoral

Schools competing in AI Search for the same program

  1. #37University of Northern Iowa2%
  2. #38ETH Zurich2%
  3. #39North Carolina State University2%
  4. #40Washington University in St. Louis2%
  5. #41University of Minnesota Twin Cities2%

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Prompts Visibility

The individual prompts North Carolina State University wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.

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AI Citations

Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about North Carolina State University.

Most frequently cited pages

The individual pages AI cites most in answers where North Carolina State University is mentioned

  1. 1

    engr.ncsu.edu

    ABET-Accredited Degree Programs | College of Engineering

    4.5%184 citations
  2. 2

    mac.ncsu.edu

    Rankings and Accreditation | Master of Accounting (MAC) Program

    4%163 citations
  3. 3

    www.animationcareerreview.com

    Top 50 Public Graphic Design Schools and Colleges in the U.S. – 2025 College Rankings | Animation Career Review

    2.1%86 citations
  4. 4

    english.chass.ncsu.edu

    B.A. in English | Department of English

    1.8%75 citations
  5. 5

    english.chass.ncsu.edu

    Undergraduate Programs | Department of English

    1.8%72 citations

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Topics Coverage

What topics does AI cover when it talks about North Carolina State University?

Most Covered Topics on AI Search for North Carolina State University

  • Career Outcomes

    44.1%

    2,990 answers

  • Other

    37.2%

    2,525 answers

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

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