by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how ECU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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ECU was ranked #42 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for special ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in special ed from ECU. This makes it the #444 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at ECU is $44,185. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, special ed students borrow a median amount of $29,292 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ECU paid an average of $864 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
Learn more about ECU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from ECU. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the ECU special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECU Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from ECU make a median salary of $50,433 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in special ed from ECU. About 93% of these graduates were women and the other 7% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in 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 special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 270 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 179 |
| Educational Administration | 98 |
| Instructional Media Design | 41 |
| Student Counseling | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.