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ECU is in the top 10% of the country for health professions. More specifically it was ranked #155 out of 1,931 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 896 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 877 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 330 students received their master’s degree in health professions from ECU. This makes it the #85 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 232 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #124 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ECU was $864 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
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The health professions program at ECU awarded 896 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to 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, 68% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 142 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 611 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 58 |
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 health professions bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 310 students graduated with a master's degree in health professions from ECU. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 227 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at East Carolina University.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
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