by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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ECU holds a strong position among schools offering economics. In particular, it placed #399 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 9 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 9 |
| Best Economics Schools in North Carolina | 9 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 9 |
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 9 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in North Carolina | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 |
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 |
| College Major Best Value | 26 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ECU earn a median of $56,602 a year. This is lower than $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ECU, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,375 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 |
Read more about ECU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU are White. About 75% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at ECU were White. About 83% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at East Carolina University.
This economics program at ECU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 |
ECU granted 6 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 17% to women and 83% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).