by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at ECU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ECU as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #215 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 215 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 6 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 of 110 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This physical sciences field at ECU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 44 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 21 |
| Physics | 12 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University awarded 25 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
ECU is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 68% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at ECU were 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in physical sciences.
ECU has not been ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in physical sciences from ECU identified as women.
The majority of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at ECU were Black or African American. Approximately 100% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at ECU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 53 |