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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 354 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 330 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from ECU. This makes it the #137 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #111 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 354 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from ECU. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
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, 56% 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 197 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Online degrees for the ECU biological & biomedical sciences 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.
Of the 38 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from ECU in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% 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 master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at East Carolina University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 405 |
| Engineering | 108 |
| Physical Sciences | 107 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 29 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 20 |
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