by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in general biology at ECU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ECU highly for general biology, placing at #529 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 529 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 11 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 79 of 296 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 228 |
| Master’s | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University awarded 19 master’s degrees in general biology.
ECU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 6 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 42 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 165 |
In the most recent graduating class, 53% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at ECU were White. About 84% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
ECU granted 13 master’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).
ECU conferred 6 master’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at ECU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 228 |