Median Earnings (1yr)
$89,496
40th percentile (60th in NC)
Sample Size
37
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How East Carolina University graduates compare to all programs nationally

East Carolina University graduates earn $89k, placing them in the 40th percentile of all educational administration and supervision doctoral 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

Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
East Carolina University$89,496$84,772
University of North Carolina at Greensboro$102,221
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$94,773
Appalachian State University$90,331
Wingate University$82,174$87,571
Gardner-Webb University$81,929$91,023
National Median$94,220

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$7,593$102,221
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$8,895$94,773
Appalachian State University
Boone
$7,541$90,331
Wingate University
Wingate
$40,196$82,174
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs
$33,450$81,929

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.