by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how ECU ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 104 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 80% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in geography from ECU. This makes it the #92 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ECU paid an average of $864 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 |
Learn more about ECU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from ECU. Of these graduates, 89% were men and 11% were 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, 100% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ECU does not offer an online option for its geography 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 9 students who earned a master's degree in Geography & Cartography from ECU in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were 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, 78% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 68 |
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| Sociology | 59 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.