by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in education at ECU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 10 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ECU among the top schools in the country for education, placing at #332 out of 1,675 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 332 of 1,675 |
| Best Education Schools in North Carolina | 6 of 78 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 of 410 |
The following degree levels are offered in education at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 299 |
| Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 211 |
| Doctoral | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate | 110 |
This education area of study at ECU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 211 master’s degrees in education.
ECU is a solid choice among schools offering education at the master’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 6 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 290 |
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of education master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at ECU are White. Approximately 72% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University handed out 42 doctoral degrees in education.
ECU holds a strong position among schools offering education at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 4 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 166 |
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 43% 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 doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University handed out 110 graduate certificate degrees in education.
ECU ranks competitively among schools offering education at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 20 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 124 |
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of education graduate certificate degree graduates at ECU are White. Roughly 65% 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 graduate certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at ECU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Education | 299 |
| Certificate Degrees in Education | 5 |