by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ECU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ECU as a strong choice for engineering, placing at #303 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 303 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in North Carolina | 9 of 20 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 48 of 137 |
The following degree levels are offered in engineering at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 100 |
| Master’s | 12 |
This engineering area of study at ECU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 91 |
| Computer Engineering | 16 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University handed out 100 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
ECU holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 9 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 44 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 242 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ECU report a median salary of $77,366 a year. This is above $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ECU, engineering students accumulate a median of $26,978 in student loans. This is higher than $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
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Among recent graduates, 73% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. About 70% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ECU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 12 |
