General Psychology at East Carolina University
If you are interested in studying General 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 in Greenville, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 296 general psychology degrees were granted at East Carolina University.
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Studying Online 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.
General Psychology Rankings at East Carolina University
Rankings can help you compare East Carolina University’s General Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 36 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #11 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 293 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #89 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #277 of 1,305 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #503 of 1,295 |
Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from East Carolina University
Students who complete East Carolina University’s General Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,525 |
| 2 years | $30,047 |
| 3 years | $34,345 |
| 4 years | $41,111 |
| 5 years | $48,311 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Psychology graduates from East Carolina University earn a median of $41,111, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Psychology graduates from East Carolina University comes in at $24,774.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Psychology graduates at East Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Psychology graduates at East Carolina University are 84% women (250) and 16% men (46).
General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at East Carolina University
Among the 274 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at East Carolina University, 86% were women (235) and 14% were men (39).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 163 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 38 |
| Black / African American | 49 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 17 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University, below the national average of 46%.*
General Psychology Master’s Program at East Carolina University
Of the 22 master’s general psychology graduates at East Carolina University, 68% were women (15) and 32% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at East Carolina University, lower than the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at East Carolina University
This General Psychology program at East Carolina University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 296 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates
Students who finish General Psychology program at East Carolina University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $73,521 |
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.