by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ECU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 29 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 education, placing at #305 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 305 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in North Carolina | 6 of 66 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 of 387 |
The following degree levels are offered in education at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 299 |
| Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 211 |
| Doctoral | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate | 110 |
This education area of study at ECU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University awarded 299 bachelor’s degrees in education.
ECU is among the very best schools in the country for education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 7 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 199 |
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at ECU earn a median of $51,497 a year. This is lower than $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ECU, education students accumulate a median of $25,347 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Learn more about ECU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 81% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 241 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University conferred 5 certificate degrees in education.
ECU is not currently ranked for education at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of education certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of education certificate degree graduates at ECU are White. Roughly 80% 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 certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ECU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 211 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 110 |
