by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ECU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ECU among the top schools in the country for child development & family studies, coming in at #201 out of 423 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in child development & family studies at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in child development & family studies.
ECU ranks competitively among schools offering child development & family studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Child Development & Family Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ECU earn a median of $34,546 a year. This is below $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ECU, child development & family studies students accumulate a median of $27,000 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, 2% of child development & family studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of child development & family studies bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU are White. Roughly 62% 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 child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
ECU conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in family and community services recently — 97% to women and 3% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%).
ECU granted 11 bachelor’s completions in child development in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ECU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Child Development & Family Studies | 5 |
