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. Also, learn how ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in compsci from ECU. This makes it the #192 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at ECU is $65,958. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, compsci students borrow a median amount of $40,154 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 compsci majors earned their bachelor's degree from ECU. Of these graduates, 88% were men and 12% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
ECU does not offer an online option for its compsci 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 compsci majors earned their master's degree from ECU. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 46 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 41 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 29 |
| Information Technology | 15 |
| Information Science | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.