by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ECU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ECU highly for general biology, placing at #517 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 517 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 11 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 76 of 294 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 228 |
| Master’s | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University awarded 228 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
ECU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,217 a year. This is below $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ECU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
ECU conferred 228 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%).
Graduate study is also available at ECU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 19 |
