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General Psychology at East Carolina University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Psychology at East Carolina University
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.

General Psychology earnings compared with all majors at East Carolina University

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).

East Carolina University gender breakdown of General Psychology Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of General Psychology majors at East Carolina University

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).

East Carolina University gender breakdown of General Psychology Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of General Psychology majors at East Carolina University

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

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