Program Analysis
At $65,758/yr, Engineering graduates from East Carolina University land near the $69,222 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 25.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Engineering programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Engineering's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 15% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $24,342 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #6 of 47 nationally, this is a top-5% Engineering program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $65,758 to $85,744 over five years — a 30% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.