Physical Sciences at East Carolina University
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, consider the program at East Carolina University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
East Carolina University sits in Greenville, NC.
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Online Class Availability at East Carolina University
Online coursework is an option 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.
Physical Sciences Rankings at East Carolina University
Use these rankings to compare East Carolina University’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #10 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 110 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #220 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #275 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from East Carolina University
Students who complete East Carolina University’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,220 |
| 2 years | $38,595 |
| 3 years | $43,680 |
| 4 years | $59,864 |
| 5 years | $68,060 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from East Carolina University take home a median $59,864, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physical Sciences graduates from East Carolina University comes in at $22,375.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Physical Sciences program at East Carolina University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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