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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 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).
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 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.