Health Professions at East Carolina University
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at East Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Carolina University sits in Greenville, NC.
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Studying Online at East Carolina University
Distance learning is available at East Carolina University. Of 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at East Carolina University
Use these rankings to compare East Carolina University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #9 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 728 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #65 of 98 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #372 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #500 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1288 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #9 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 728 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #65 of 98 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #372 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #500 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1288 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from East Carolina University
Students who complete East Carolina University’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,992 |
| 2 years | $62,853 |
| 3 years | $64,859 |
| 4 years | $77,438 |
| 5 years | $91,595 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from East Carolina University take home a median $77,438, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from East Carolina University stands at $24,032.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at East Carolina University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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