East Carolina University's published cost of attendance is $23,867, but need-based aid meaningfully reduces what most families pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $10,046, middle-income families pay around $14,904, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,028.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,867 |
| Tuition and Fees | $23,638 |
| Room and Board | $11,541 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,510 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,128 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,739 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,046 |
| $30–48k | $11,699 |
| $48–75k | $14,904 |
| $75–110k | $20,417 |
| $110k+ | $23,028 |
East Carolina University's published cost of attendance is $23,867, but need-based aid meaningfully reduces what most families pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $10,046, middle-income families pay around $14,904, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,028. Azimuth ranks East Carolina University #443 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The gap between sticker price and what families actually pay reflects how net price and published cost can diverge substantially. East Carolina University participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and work-study. Need-based aid is the primary driver of the pricing spread across income groups, and families apply using the FAFSA. The university's health-focused program mix — nursing, allied health, and clinical sciences — tends to attract students who borrow with a clear career pathway in mind, which shapes the debt profile of the typical graduate. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,710; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $60,888, median federal debt of $22,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $257 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of East Carolina University earn median earnings of $60,888 four years after enrollment, placing East Carolina University in the 46.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $2,198 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 48.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures still represent lifetime returns relative to NC's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,928, the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential. East Carolina University's degree output leans heavily toward Health, which accounts for 18% of graduates, followed by Education at 7% and Social Sciences at 4%. Nursing combines large cohort scale with solid earnings, making it a notable contributor to the institution's overall return profile. Azimuth ranks Nursing #217 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , with 374 graduates earning median earnings of $82,250. The Business Administration program graduates 317 students with median earnings of $64,723, and Azimuth ranks the program #192 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Public Health #27 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 285 graduates earning median earnings of $59,566.
