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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from ECU. This makes it the #66 most popular school for physical sciences 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from ECU. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
ECU does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
Of the 21 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from ECU in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at East Carolina University.
Physical Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 77 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 406 |
| Engineering Technologies | 405 |
| Engineering | 108 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 29 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 20 |
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