by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ECU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ECU among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #198 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 198 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in North Carolina | 3 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 22 of 87 |
The following degree levels are granted in special education at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Carolina University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
ECU is in the top 15% of the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ECU report a median salary of $41,964 a year. This is lower than $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ECU, special education students borrow a median amount of $26,416 in student loans. This is higher than $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table 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, 7% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Roughly 93% 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 special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ECU conferred 14 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, other in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (93%).
ECU granted 13 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).
Graduate study is also available at ECU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 10 |
