by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a ECU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how ECU measures up.
ECU is ranked #1,365 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within North Carolina, it ranks #72 of 124 for value.
These ECU majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Drafting & Design Technology/Technician | #1 of 7 |
| Engineering | #1 of 7 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | #5 of 13 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #5 of 11 |
| Sports Studies | #6 of 45 |
| Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields | #8 of 13 |
| Engineering Technology (Other) | #8 of 13 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | #9 of 16 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | #10 of 36 |
| Special Education | #10 of 36 |
Read the full ECU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
East Carolina University is ranked #11 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #72 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the ECU financial aid page to be sure.
East Carolina University is ranked #1,365 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, East Carolina University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at ECU costs about $19,373. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $77,491 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $23,814 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $15,739 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $19,373 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $77,491 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the ECU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What ECU costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a ECU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $95,256 | — | — |
| All Students | $77,491 | #1,365 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $62,956 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $95,256 | — | — |
| All Students | $77,491 | #72 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $62,956 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at ECU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,128 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,290 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,785 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,979 |
| Over $110K | $22,787 |
About 55% of ECU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,033 per year. Get more details on the ECU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average ECU cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.