Median Earnings (1yr)
$46,547
42nd percentile (60th in NC)
Sample Size
81
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How East Carolina University graduates compare to all programs nationally

East Carolina University graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 42th percentile of all mental and social health services and allied professions masters 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

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
East Carolina University$46,547$55,488
North Carolina Central University$50,121$47,322
Gardner-Webb University$47,147
Appalachian State University$46,417
Lenoir-Rhyne University$42,066
South University-High Point$41,585$43,411
National Median$48,165

Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
North Carolina Central University
Durham
$6,542$50,121
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs
$33,450$47,147
Appalachian State University
Boone
$7,541$46,417
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory
$30,900$42,066
South University-High Point
High Point
$20,650$41,585

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.