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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #311 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #11 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 183 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 190 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 288 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 311 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 209 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 234 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from ECU. This makes it the #111 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the ECU social sciences 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 45% went 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, 69% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at East Carolina University.
Social 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 68 |
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| Sociology | 59 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 255 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 189 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 116 |
| English Language & Literature | 95 |
| History | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.