by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how ECU compares to other colleges that offer education.
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ECU is in the top 5% of the country for education. More specifically it was ranked #382 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 8 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 8 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 8 |
| Best Education Schools in North Carolina | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 38 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 38 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University awarded 299 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at ECU earn a median of $51,497 a year. This is lower than $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ECU, education students accumulate a median of $25,347 in student loans. This is above $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, 13% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 81% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 241 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of education master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at ECU are White. Approximately 72% 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 master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 13 |
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 43% 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 doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at East Carolina University.
The education program at ECU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 247 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 172 |
| Educational Administration | 141 |
| Special Education | 46 |
| Instructional Media Design | 31 |
| Teaching English or French | 12 |
| Student Counseling | 10 |
| Education Philosophy | 5 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 3 |