by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ECU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ECU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #336 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 336 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 8 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 44 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 300 |
| Certificate | 8 |
| Master’s | 62 |
This social sciences field at ECU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 183 |
| Political Science and Government | 55 |
| Sociology | 41 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Economics | 34 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 14 |
| Geography and Cartography | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University handed out 300 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
ECU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,523 a year. This is below $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ECU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,781 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, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 64% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 192 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Carolina University awarded 8 certificate degrees in social sciences.
ECU is not yet ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at ECU are White. Roughly 50% 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 certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ECU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 62 |
