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, and more. In addition, we cover how ECU ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 47 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from ECU. This makes it the #34 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from ECU make a median salary of $49,728 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at East Carolina University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from ECU. About 98% of these graduates were women and the other 2% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 47 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences 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, 87% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 482 |
| Public Health | 344 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 139 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 112 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 103 |
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