Elizabeth City State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Elizabeth City State University at a glance

• 1,975

  students enrolled

• 409

  degrees and certificates a year

• 44%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,364

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,000 in state, $5,000 out of state

• $33,776

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,026

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Elizabeth City State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Elizabeth City State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Pasquotank County, where the college is.

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• 14

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 14%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Pasquotank County

  2026-08 · down 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $63,912

  median household income

  Pasquotank County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in security & protective services, education, business & management, which lead to security (1 open), academic (1 open), programs (1 open), finance (1 open), sales (2 open), operations (5 open).

Hiring most: Sawdey Solution Services (2), U.S. Coast Guard (2), Aston Carter (1), Charter Communications (1), Elizabeth City State University (1), Hoffer Flow Controls (1), Interactive Process Technology (1), Ivoclar (1).

What they hire for: Operations (5), Sales (2), Academic (1), Administration (1), Finance (1), Legal (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northeastern Workforce Development Board.

• NCWorks Career Center - Pasquotank CountyElizabeth City · 252-621-6350 · Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm / Friday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Elizabeth City State University?

Elizabeth City State University enrolls about 1,975 students and is a public 4-year institution in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. It awards about 409 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Elizabeth City State University?

44% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Elizabeth City State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,776 six years after entry and $40,026 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Elizabeth City State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Elizabeth City State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Elizabeth City State University?

14 open professional jobs are listed in Pasquotank County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Sawdey Solution Services has the most openings.