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, and more. We've also included details on how ECU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mental health services.
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ECU is in the top 10% of the country for mental health services. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 366 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 67 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from ECU. This makes it the #34 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in 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. 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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Online degrees for the ECU mental health services 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.
Mental Health Services majors graduating with a master's degree from ECU make a median salary of $46,547 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,197.
The mental health services program at ECU awarded 56 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 2% of these degrees went to men with the other 98% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% 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 master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 568 |
| Public Health | 348 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 134 |
| Communication Sciences | 100 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 95 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
