Nursing at East Carolina University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, 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 located in Greenville, NC.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Nursing Rankings at East Carolina University
Rankings can help you compare East Carolina University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #6 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 506 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #62 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #278 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #319 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1059 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #6 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 506 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #62 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #278 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #319 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1059 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #6 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 506 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #62 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #278 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #319 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1059 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from East Carolina University
Students who complete East Carolina University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,736 |
| 2 years | $65,911 |
| 3 years | $69,038 |
| 4 years | $74,175 |
| 5 years | $88,766 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from East Carolina University take home a median $74,175, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from East Carolina University comes in at $25,264.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at East Carolina University
The Nursing program at East Carolina University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 410 |
| Nursing Administration | 1 |
| Maternal & Neonatal Nursing | 1 |
| Nurse Midwifery | 1 |
| Nursing Science | 3 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| Public Health Nursing | 4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 |
| Nursing Practice | 81 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at East Carolina University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.