by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ECU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 13 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 physical sciences, coming in at #214 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 214 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 6 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 34 of 109 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This physical sciences field at ECU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 44 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 21 |
| Physics | 12 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 53 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
ECU is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ECU report a median salary of $59,864 a year. This is lower than $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ECU, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,375 in student loans. This is below $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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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. About 62% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at ECU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 1 |
