by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ECU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ECU as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #561 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 561 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 11 of 39 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 80 of 304 |
Here is each degree level offered in biological & biomedical sciences at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 387 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at ECU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 387 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
ECU holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,206 a year. This is below $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ECU, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $24,766 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 57% 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 75 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 219 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 19 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ECU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1 |
