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. At its best it places at #7 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ECU as a strong choice for chemistry, ranked #168 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 168 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in North Carolina | 7 of 13 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 of 97 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemistry at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
ECU holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 7 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 165 |
Chemistry students who finish a bachelor’s at ECU earn a median of $55,980 a year. This is lower than $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ECU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,250 in student loans. This is lower 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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Among recent graduates, 43% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. About 63% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 Chemistry | 9 |
