Median Earnings (1yr)
$60,441
25th percentile
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How East Carolina University graduates compare to all programs nationally

East Carolina University graduates earn $60k, placing them in the 25th percentile of all clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
East Carolina University$60,441$55,499
Winston-Salem State University$60,442$59,239$25,3610.42
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$56,721$18,7500.33
National Median$64,930$26,0220.40

Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem
$6,735$60,442$25,361
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$8,989$56,721$18,750

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At East Carolina University, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.