by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ECU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ECU among the top schools in the country for history, coming in at #288 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 288 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in North Carolina | 10 of 15 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 50 of 126 |
The following degree levels are available for history at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 9 |
This history field at ECU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 55 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in history.
ECU holds a strong position among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 9 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 283 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,711 a year. This is below $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ECU, history students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 |
Read more about ECU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 65% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU are White. About 85% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ECU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 9 |
