by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social work at ECU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ECU highly for social work, coming in at #188 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 188 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 19 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 of 135 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social work at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 71 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 71 master’s degrees in social work.
ECU is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 5 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 156 |
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 58% 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 work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at ECU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 64 |