by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how ECU ranks in comparison to other schools with design engineering tech programs.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for design engineering tech list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in drafting & design engineering technology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ECU paid an average of $864 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students earned a bachelor's degree in design engineering tech from ECU. About 5% of these graduates were women and the other 95% 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, 59% 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 design engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
ECU does not offer an online option for its design engineering tech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design engineering tech majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 201 |
| Engineering Technology (Other) | 123 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 43 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | 11 |
| Quality Control Technology | 5 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.