Economics at East Carolina University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, consider the program at East Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.
East Carolina University is in Greenville, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 economics graduations were recorded at East Carolina University.
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Studying Online at East Carolina University
Distance learning is available at East Carolina University. Among 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) studied exclusively online and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at East Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how East Carolina University’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #9 of 12 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #9 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #216 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #399 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from East Carolina University
Students who complete East Carolina University’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,460 |
| 2 years | $35,518 |
| 3 years | $45,391 |
| 4 years | $56,602 |
| 5 years | $64,033 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from East Carolina University earn a median of $56,602, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from East Carolina University comes in at $25,375.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Economics graduates at East Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at East Carolina University are 26% women (9) and 74% men (25).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at East Carolina University
Among the 28 bachelor’s economics graduates at East Carolina University, 29% were women (8) and 71% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 25% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University, below the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at East Carolina University
Among the 6 master’s economics graduates at East Carolina University, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at East Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at East Carolina University
This Economics program at East Carolina University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 28 |
| Quantitative Economics | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at East Carolina University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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.