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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how ECU ranks in comparison to other schools with physiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for physiology list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in physiology & pathology sciences. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of physiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at ECU is $27,494. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,963 for all physiology students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the physiology program at ECU is $455 per month.
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 |
Learn more about ECU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 122 students earned a bachelor's degree in physiology from ECU. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% 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 bachelor's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
ECU does not offer an online option for its physiology 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 physiology majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 224 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 50 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 4 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 2 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.