Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,433
18th percentile (60th in NC)
Sample Size
25
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How East Carolina University graduates compare to all programs nationally

East Carolina University graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 18th percentile of all special education and teaching masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Special Education and Teaching masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
East Carolina University$50,433
National Median$56,893

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.