Below are the key facts about graduate study in criminology at ECU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ECU highly for criminology, placing at #52 out of 161 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Schools | 52 of 161 |
| Best Criminology Schools in North Carolina | 3 of 6 |
| Best Criminology Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 33 |
Here is each degree level offered in criminology at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Master’s | 27 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University awarded 27 master’s degrees in criminology.
ECU holds a strong position among schools offering criminology at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of criminology master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of criminology master’s degree graduates at ECU are White. About 85% 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 criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at ECU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminology | 156 |