by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ECU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ECU as a strong choice for nursing, placing at #234 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 234 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in North Carolina | 6 of 87 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 325 |
| Master’s | 85 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University handed out 325 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
ECU is in the top 10% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 5 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 25 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 183 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at ECU report a median salary of $74,175 a year. This is above $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ECU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $25,264 in student loans. This is higher than $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 76% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 248 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
ECU granted 325 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ECU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 85 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 8 |
