by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ECU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hospitality.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in hospitality from ECU. This makes it the #37 most popular school for hospitality master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at ECU is $33,479. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,364 for all hospitality students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,695 for all hospitality majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the hospitality program at ECU is $298 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at East Carolina University.
Of the 88 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in hospitality from ECU in 2021, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 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 hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in hospitality from ECU in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students 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 hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 624 |
| Marketing | 265 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 172 |
| Accounting | 132 |
| Management Information Systems | 107 |
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