by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how ECU ranks in comparison to other schools with finance programs.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,501 a year. This is less than $53,649, which is the national median of all finance majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, finance students borrow a median amount of $33,093 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all finance bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $34,962.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the finance program at ECU is $175 per month.
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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.
Of the 134 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in finance from ECU in 2022, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the ECU finance 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 637 |
| Marketing | 257 |
| Accounting | 117 |
| Management Information Systems | 85 |
| Hospitality Management | 69 |
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