Psychology at East Carolina University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, 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.
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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.
Psychology Rankings at East Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how East Carolina University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 39 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #10 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #99 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #377 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #555 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 39 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #10 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #99 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #377 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #555 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from East Carolina University
Those who finish East Carolina University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,210 |
| 2 years | $31,530 |
| 3 years | $34,345 |
| 4 years | $43,120 |
| 5 years | $50,144 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from East Carolina University take home a median $43,120, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from East Carolina University is $24,774.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at East Carolina University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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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