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East Carolina University

Greenville, NC · Public · Visit Website

East Carolina University's main campus is part of a large complex of properties in Greenville, North Carolina. A distinctive feature is the presence of both medical and engineering schools within the university. Student life is active, with a wide range of social fraternities, sororities, and over 400 registered clubs, offering diverse opportunities for involvement. The university also maintains unique facilities like a field station for coastal studies and an overseas campus in Italy.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$41,395/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

55/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$7,361/yr

Out-of-state: $23,638/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 31% of students receive Pell Grants and 40% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$11,128	$44,512	9.3x
$30K – $48K	$12,290	$49,160	8.4x
$48K – $75K	$16,785	$67,140	6.2x
$75K – $110K	$20,979	$83,916	4.9x
$110K+	$22,787	$91,148	4.5x
Sticker price (no aid)	$7,361	$29,444	14.1x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at East Carolina University

44 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	87	$69,442/yr	Very High	34.1x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	86	$72,051/yr	High	25.0x
Computer Science Compare across schools	85	$65,958/yr	Very High	29.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	80	$51,501/yr	Very High	25.3x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	76	$48,351/yr	Very High	21.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools	72	$45,497/yr	High	20.9x
Economics Compare across schools	71	$46,425/yr	Very High	20.7x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	70	$61,914/yr	Very High	26.0x
Engineering, General Compare across schools	69	$65,758/yr	High	28.1x
Chemistry Compare across schools	69	$47,875/yr	High	21.8x
Industrial Production Technologies Compare across schools	68	$63,324/yr	Moderate	25.3x
Marketing Compare across schools	67	$45,870/yr	Very High	22.0x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	67	$38,900/yr	High	20.9x
General Sales Compare across schools	66	$52,684/yr	High	16.9x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	65	$60,441/yr	Moderate	20.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	64	$43,607/yr	High	15.2x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	61	$42,690/yr	High	14.8x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	58	$36,374/yr	Moderate	16.3x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	57	$38,049/yr	High	16.4x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	56	$44,961/yr	High	20.1x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	55	$35,627/yr	Very High	18.5x
Mathematics Compare across schools	54	$40,888/yr	Very High	17.0x
Public Health Compare across schools	53	$35,628/yr	High	17.5x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	52	$39,992/yr	High	17.3x
Biology, General Compare across schools	52	$38,992/yr	High	17.5x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	50	$44,185/yr	High	14.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	50	$37,813/yr	High	18.3x
History Compare across schools	48	$33,219/yr	High	15.6x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	48	$32,418/yr	High	17.0x
Social Work Compare across schools	47	$35,745/yr	Moderate	16.1x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	45	$29,797/yr	Moderate	16.1x
Sociology Compare across schools	43	$31,928/yr	High	15.6x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	42	$30,086/yr	High	15.4x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	41	$29,607/yr	High	12.5x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	40	$35,561/yr	Very High	11.1x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools	39	$32,371/yr	Moderate	15.3x
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools	39	$27,494/yr	High	18.4x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	37	$36,809/yr	Low	14.2x
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Compare across schools	36	$34,751/yr	Very High	14.7x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	33	$29,133/yr	Very High	13.6x
Anthropology Compare across schools	33	$24,228/yr	High	13.0x
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools	33	$20,900/yr	High	18.4x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	32	$21,271/yr	Moderate	13.1x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	26	$21,295/yr	Moderate	6.2x

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