by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at ECU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ECU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #356 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 356 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 10 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 300 |
| Certificate | 8 |
| Master’s | 62 |
This social sciences field at ECU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 183 |
| Political Science and Government | 55 |
| Sociology | 41 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Economics | 34 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 14 |
| Geography and Cartography | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 62 master’s degrees in social sciences.
ECU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 72 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Roughly 79% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 Social Sciences | 300 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 8 |