by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in psychology at ECU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ECU as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #329 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 329 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in North Carolina | 7 of 39 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 44 of 328 |
Here is each degree level offered in psychology at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 274 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
This psychology field at ECU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 296 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 23 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 31 master’s degrees in psychology.
ECU is in the top 10% of the country for psychology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 3 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 200 |
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of psychology 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University awarded 14 doctoral degrees in psychology.
ECU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 3 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 182 |
Among recent graduates, 14% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at ECU are White. Approximately 64% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University handed out 15 graduate certificate degrees in psychology.
ECU ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 26 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of psychology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of psychology graduate certificate degree graduates at ECU were White. Roughly 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 Psychology | 274 |