by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ECU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ECU as a strong choice for accounting, coming in at #299 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 299 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in North Carolina | 7 of 39 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region | 43 of 239 |
The following degree levels are available for accounting at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 38 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Carolina University handed out 78 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
ECU ranks competitively among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 7 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 43 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 234 |
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,913 a year. This is higher than $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ECU, accounting students accumulate a median of $22,814 in student loans. This is below $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
Learn more about ECU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 63% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Roughly 77% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ECU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 38 |
