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 grade specific ed programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for grade specific ed majors, ECU came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 195 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 249 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from ECU. This makes it the #224 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at ECU is $42,690. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $31,835 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at ECU is $229 per month.
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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Of the 195 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from ECU, about 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 156 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the ECU grade specific ed 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.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from ECU make a median salary of $48,022 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in grade specific ed from ECU in 2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 179 |
| Educational Administration | 98 |
| Special Education | 53 |
| Instructional Media Design | 41 |
| Student Counseling | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.