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 level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ECU as a strong choice for music, placing at #187 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 187 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 7 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 of 98 |
The table below lists every degree level available for music at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in music.
ECU is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 3 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 141 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,433 a year. This is lower than $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ECU, music students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
Find out more about ECU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 61% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU are White. Approximately 78% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ECU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 15 |
