Is East Carolina University worth it?
East Carolina University is a public, four-year institution in Greenville, North Carolina (small city). It awarded 7,082 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, registered nursing and speech communication and rhetoric.
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Federal context for East Carolina University
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$44,602
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,888
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,146
Average net price
$15,739
Completion rate
63%
Completions (2024)
7,082
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
19,896
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $72,051 | $82,250 | 446 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $37,813 | $59,432 | 307 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,497 | $64,723 | 293 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $36,809 | $49,981 | 283 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,690 | $47,970 | 276 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $63,324 | $81,852 | 255 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $35,628 | $59,566 | 230 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $45,870 | $73,626 | 217 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,086 | $50,270 | 185 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $36,374 | $50,722 | 183 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $77,753 | $98,563 | 182 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $51,501 | $78,324 | 178 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | $65,758 | $84,847 | 155 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $38,992 | $64,205 | 151 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Bachelor's | $72,022 | $87,848 | 145 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 325 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 321 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 270 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 256 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | Bachelor's | 238 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 233 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 232 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 226 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 224 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | 166 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 25% | 20,801 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 23% | 18,727 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 6,196 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 4,974 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 4,122 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 4,083 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 4,029 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 3,949 |
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Sources: federal figures for East Carolina University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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