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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 171 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 174 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 259 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in engineering from ECU. This makes it the #260 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ECU paid an average of $864 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. 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 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering from ECU. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
ECU does not offer an online option for its engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in engineering from ECU. About 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at East Carolina University.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 87 |
| Computer Engineering | 10 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 406 |
| Engineering Technologies | 405 |
| Physical Sciences | 107 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 29 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.