Social Sciences at East Carolina University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at East Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Carolina University sits in Greenville, NC.
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Studying Online at East Carolina University
Many students take online classes at East Carolina University. Of 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) studied exclusively online and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at East Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how East Carolina University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #10 of 23 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #12 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #413 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #416 of 930 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #10 of 23 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #12 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #413 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #416 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from East Carolina University
Those who finish East Carolina University’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,034 |
| 2 years | $30,630 |
| 3 years | $38,134 |
| 4 years | $46,523 |
| 5 years | $55,627 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from East Carolina University report median earnings of $46,523, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from East Carolina University is $25,781.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at East Carolina University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, 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.