by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the 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 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ECU as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #289 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 289 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in North Carolina | 7 of 39 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 of 327 |
Here is each degree level offered in psychology at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 274 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
This psychology field at ECU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 296 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 23 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University awarded 274 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
ECU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 7 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 266 |
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at ECU earn a median of $43,120 a year. This is below $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ECU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $24,774 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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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 59% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ECU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 31 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 15 |
