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 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ECU highly for economics, placing at #373 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 373 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in North Carolina | 8 of 12 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 51 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level available for economics at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
ECU ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 7 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 308 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ECU earn a median of $56,602 a year. This is lower than $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ECU, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,375 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU are White. About 75% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ECU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 6 |
