by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in geological & earth 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:
College Factual rates ECU among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, ranked #91 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 91 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 3 of 7 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 of 37 |
Here is each degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University awarded 8 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
ECU is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at ECU are White. Approximately 88% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ECU conferred 8 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in geological & earth sciences.
ECU is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in geological & earth sciences from ECU were women.
The majority of geological & earth 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 geological & earth 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 |
ECU granted 1 graduate certificate degree in hydrology and water resources science in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
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 Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |