Engineering at East Carolina University
If you plan to study Engineering, consider the program at East Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.
East Carolina University is in Greenville, NC.
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Online Class Availability at East Carolina University
Distance learning is available at East Carolina University. Of 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) studied exclusively online and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at East Carolina University
Rankings can help you compare East Carolina University’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #10 of 18 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #13 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #58 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #381 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #383 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from East Carolina University
Students who complete East Carolina University’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,056 |
| 2 years | $58,447 |
| 3 years | $68,486 |
| 4 years | $77,366 |
| 5 years | $85,744 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from East Carolina University report median earnings of $77,366, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from East Carolina University stands at $26,978.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at East Carolina University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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