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ECU was ranked #143 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 133 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 134 |
| Best Psychology Schools | 143 |
| Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools | 148 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 236 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 438 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in psychology from ECU. This makes it the #262 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #197 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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Of the 236 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from ECU in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the psychology bachelor’s degree program at ECU. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECU Online Learning page.
Of the 28 students who earned a master's degree in Psychology from ECU in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at East Carolina University.
Psychology 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 |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 264 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 14 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.