by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how ECU compares to other colleges that offer general psychology.
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ECU is in the top 15% of the country for general psychology. Specifically, it ranked #277 out of 1,305 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University handed out 274 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ECU earn a median of $41,111 a year. This is below $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ECU, general psychology students borrow a median amount of $24,774 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Read more about ECU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 59% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Among recent graduates, 32% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology master’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 86% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general psychology majors at East Carolina University.
This general psychology program at ECU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 296 |
ECU awarded 296 degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.