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Nursing at East Carolina University

Nursing at East Carolina University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, 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 is located in Greenville, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 506 nursing degrees were granted at East Carolina University.

Online Class Availability at East Carolina University

Many students take online classes at East Carolina University. Among 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at East Carolina University

Rankings can help you compare East Carolina University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #6 of 72
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #29 of 506
Best Value North Carolina #62 of 83
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #278 of 1,918
Best Value Southeast (Region) #319 of 529
Best Value Nationwide #1059 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #6 of 72
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #29 of 506
Best Value North Carolina #62 of 83
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #278 of 1,918
Best Value Southeast (Region) #319 of 529
Best Value Nationwide #1059 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from East Carolina University

Students who complete East Carolina University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at East Carolina University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $67,736
2 years $65,911
3 years $69,038
4 years $74,175
5 years $84,132

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from East Carolina University take home a median $74,175, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at East Carolina University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Nursing graduates from East Carolina University comes in at $25,264.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at East Carolina University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at East Carolina University are 91% women (458) and 9% men (48).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at East Carolina University

Among the 325 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at East Carolina University, 90% were women (293) and 10% were men (32).

East Carolina University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 248
Hispanic / Latino 26
Black / African American 21
Asian 11
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 14
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at East Carolina University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University, below the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at East Carolina University

Among the 85 master’s nursing degrees awarded at East Carolina University, 94% were women (80) and 6% were men (5).

East Carolina University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 58
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 11
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 8
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at East Carolina University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at East Carolina University, below the national average of 40%.*

Nursing Doctoral Program at East Carolina University

Of the 3 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at East Carolina University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

East Carolina University gender breakdown of Nursing Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at East Carolina University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at East Carolina University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at East Carolina University, lower than the national average of 42%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at East Carolina University

The Nursing program at East Carolina University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 410
Nursing Administration 1
Maternal & Neonatal Nursing 1
Nurse Midwifery 1
Nursing Science 3
Mental Health Nursing 3
Public Health Nursing 4
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2
Nursing Practice 81

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at East Carolina University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

References

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