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.
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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.
Bachelor’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 |
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.
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 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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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