# East Carolina University: Entrepreneurship (bachelor's)

Greenville, NC. IPEDS 198464, CIP 52.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-carolina-university/majors/entrepreneurship

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,246 (U.S. median for this major: $64,034 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,227 (U.S. median $24,125)
- Rank in NC: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (4 colleges, $52,982): +$5,264
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,788

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,246 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,046 | $43,700 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $11,699 | $50,891 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,904 | $64,832 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $20,417 | $88,814 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $23,028 | $100,172 | 4.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Entrepreneurship at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elon University | $80,850 | not reported | $41,555 | 84% |
| East Carolina University | $58,246 | $28,227 | $15,739 | 63% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $47,717 | not reported | $10,965 | 56% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | $47,042 | $25,500 | $27,426 | 49% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $91,140 Greenville, NC, $101,950 NC, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Chief Executives (SOC 11-1011): median wage not reported Greenville, NC, $314,290 NC, $213,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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