Below are the key facts about this program at ECU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ECU as a strong choice for computer science, placing at #451 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 451 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in North Carolina | 13 of 20 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 67 of 110 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in computer science at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 80 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University awarded 80 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
ECU ranks competitively among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science students who finish a bachelor’s at ECU earn a median of $81,246 a year. This is higher than $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ECU, computer science students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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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Among recent graduates, 90% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. About 56% 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ECU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 13 |