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. We've also included details on how ECU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hospitality.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in hospitality from ECU. This makes it the #37 most popular school for hospitality master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at ECU is $38,049. This is higher than $34,656, which is the national median for all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $35,352 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,766 for all hospitality majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the hospitality program at ECU is $298 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about ECU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of hospitality bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
ECU does not offer an online option for its hospitality 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.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in hospitality from ECU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 637 |
| Marketing | 257 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 152 |
| Accounting | 117 |
| Management Information Systems | 85 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.