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. Also, learn how ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in marketing.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for marketing list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 221 bachelor's degrees in marketing. This is an increase of 0% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of marketing students who receive their bachelor's degree at ECU is $44,500. This is higher than $41,682, which is the national median for all marketing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, marketing students borrow a median amount of $24,992 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all marketing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the marketing program at ECU is $198 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marketing majors at East Carolina University.
Of the 221 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in marketing from ECU in 2021, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 166 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 624 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 172 |
| Accounting | 132 |
| Hospitality Management | 117 |
| Management Information Systems | 107 |
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