Medicine at East Carolina University
If you plan to study Medicine, consider the program at East Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Carolina University is located in Greenville, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 80 medicine degrees were awarded at East Carolina University.
Featured schools near , edit
Studying Online at East Carolina University
Online coursework is an option at East Carolina University. Of 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Medicine Rankings at East Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how East Carolina University’s Medicine program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #49 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 146 |
Earnings for Medicine Graduates from East Carolina University
Those who finish East Carolina University’s Medicine program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,979 |
| 2 years | $55,840 |
| 3 years | $68,003 |
| 4 years | $124,578 |
| 5 years | $208,132 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Medicine graduates from East Carolina University earn a median of $124,578, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 104% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Medicine Concentrations at East Carolina University
The Medicine program at East Carolina University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 80 |
Best-Paid Careers for Medicine Graduates
Graduates of the Medicine program at East Carolina University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Medicine graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $157,243 |
| Podiatrists | $141,542 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $126,544 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Cardiologists | $114,867 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.