Median Earnings (1yr)
$53,029
34th percentile (60th in NC)
Sample Size
64
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How East Carolina University graduates compare to all programs nationally

East Carolina University graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 34th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (18 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
East Carolina University$53,029$53,792
Queens University of Charlotte$57,530
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$55,009
North Carolina A & T State University$52,192$51,630
University of North Carolina at Pembroke$47,741$50,534
Appalachian State University$47,033$43,616
National Median$56,494

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte
$43,285$57,530
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$8,895$55,009
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
$6,748$52,192
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke
$3,571$47,741
Appalachian State University
Boone
$7,541$47,033

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.