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ECU is in the top 10% of the country for education. More specifically it was ranked #43 out of 798 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 313 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 59% over the previous year when 766 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 186 students received their master’s degree in education from ECU. This makes it the #226 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 39 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #92 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 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, 313 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from ECU. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 255 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that ECU offers online option in its education bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 193 students earned a master's degree in education from ECU. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at East Carolina University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 270 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 179 |
| Educational Administration | 98 |
| Special Education | 53 |
| Instructional Media Design | 41 |
| Student Counseling | 10 |
| Teaching English or French | 8 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library Science | 66 |
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