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Economics at East Carolina University

East Carolina University graduates about 55 economics majors a year, 1% of its graduating class. That puts it 413th of 683 schools we score for economics, a light program at 40 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 35 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 62% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $65,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.78×).

40/100Light#413 of 683 for economics →
Graduates a year551% of the class
Courses in the catalog35more than 62% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$65,0000.78× the same major nationally
Research in the field$930Ka year, NSF
Admit rate89%whole school
SAT middle 50%1070–1230whole school

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Where economics happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 34 · Dorm 18 · Athletics 7 · Dining 6 · Offices 3 · Arts 3.

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Nearby in the economics ranking

  1. Montclair State University 41
  2. Bellarmine University 41
  3. Roanoke College 41
  4. SUNY College–Old Westbury 40
  5. Flagler College 40
  6. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse 40
  7. University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh 40
  8. Carthage College 40

Other strong majors at East Carolina University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares East Carolina University with every school we score in economics. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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