Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 63.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 62.1%
- Retention Rate
- 81.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $55,146
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,750
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 63.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $241/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $119,805 | $126,524 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $113,480 | $37,063 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $98,551 | $59,895 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $86,590 | $41,971 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $78,719 | $46,054 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Certificate | $67,660 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $66,653 | $26,853 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $66,498 | $48,646 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Certificate | $66,077 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $64,493 | $34,643 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Certificate | $63,005 | |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Bachelor | $63,005 | $20,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $61,516 | $24,750 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $60,452 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $60,064 | $24,250 |
Outcomes Overview
ECU graduates earn a median of $55,146 ten years after graduation, while carrying typical debt of $22,750. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41, well below the concerning 1.0 threshold. Monthly loan payments of $241 represent just 5.2% of median income, making debt very manageable. The 96.1% employment rate reflects strong job placement in the region's healthcare systems, where many nursing and medical graduates find work. Pirates also land positions in education and business across eastern North Carolina. With in-state tuition under $8,000 and solid earning potential in growing fields like healthcare, ECU delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking practical career preparation.