by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ECSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #33 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ECSU among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #1,192 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,192 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 34 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 255 of 294 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at ECSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Elizabeth City State University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
ECSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #33 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ECSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,655 a year. This is above $35,365, the median for all majors at ECSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $5,536 | $5,536 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at ECSU are Black or African American. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elizabeth City State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
ECSU awarded 30 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (77%).
Graduate study is also available at ECSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 5 |