by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ECU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ECU highly for social work, coming in at #185 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 185 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 19 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 of 134 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social work at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 71 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 64 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
ECU holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 3 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 14 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ECU report a median salary of $47,966 a year. This is lower than $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ECU, social work students accumulate a median of $26,000 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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Among recent graduates, 14% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. About 58% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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 Social Work | 71 |
