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 #9 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ECU among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #210 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 210 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in North Carolina | 9 of 24 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 44 of 204 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 259 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This communication & journalism field at ECU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 296 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Carolina University handed out 259 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
ECU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ECU earn a median of $48,249 a year. This is below $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ECU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is below $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 67% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 173 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ECU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 1 |
