East Carolina University Graduate School

East Carolina University (referred to as ECU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Greenville, NC.
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of ECU is $7,658 for North Carolina residents and $20,807 for out-of-state students. The school has 5,463 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 27,151 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

East Carolina University (referred to as ECU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Greenville, NC.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1927 - Current).
ECU Directory Information
School NameEast Carolina University (ECU)
AddressEast 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858-4353
Phone252-328-6131
Webhttps://www.ecu.edu
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.ecu.edu/apply/freshmen
Financial Infohttps://admissions.ecu.edu/afford/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of ECU is $7,658 for North Carolina residents and $20,807 for out-of-state students. The school has 5,463 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 27,151 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 241 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 123 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$20,807
$7,658 for North Carolina Residents
Student Population5,463
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs241 graduate programs
(123 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at ECU is $7,658 for North Carolina residents and $20,807 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $264 for North Carolina residents and $994 for out-of-state students.
ECU offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
2023 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
North Carolina Residents$7,658
Out-of-State$20,807
Tuition per Credit Hour
North Carolina Residents$264
Out-of-State$994
ECU offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)123 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of East Carolina University is $7,658 for North Carolina residents and $20,807 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 0.17% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$4,749$2,736$17,898$2,736
2019-2020$4,749$2,786$17,898$2,786
2020-2021$4,749$2,787$17,898$2,787
2021-2022$4,749$2,845$17,898$2,845
2022-2023$4,749$2,873$17,898$2,873
2023-2024$4,749$2,909$17,898$2,909
The graduate school tuition & fees of ECU is average compared to public graduate schools in North Carolina. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,793 and the North Carolina graduate tuition is $22,600 (public) / $15,605 (private).
The following table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
East Carolina University$7,658$20,807
All Graduate Schools$16,068$19,793
Public$11,516$20,721
Private$19,916
North Carolina Graduate Schools$12,485$17,525
Public$8,436$22,600
Private$15,605
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $15,176 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at ECU.
On-campus living costs are increased by 2.31% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $15,210. Off-campus living costs are increased by 2.53% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$10,354$2,698$10,354$2,698
2019-2020$10,030$3,630$10,030$3,630
2020-2021$10,136$3,710$10,136$3,710
2021-2022$10,450$3,922$10,450$3,922
2022-2023$10,816$4,018$10,816$4,018
2023-2024$11,000$4,176$11,034$4,176
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $265 for North Carolina residents and $996 for other students at East Carolina University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 0.20% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$297$1,119
2019-2020$297$1,119
2020-2021$297$1,119
2021-2022$264$994
2022-2023$264$994
2023-2024$265$996
For medical school, the average tuition & fees is $23,240 for North Carolina residents and $23,240 for out-of-state students.
The following table shows the tuition & fees for medical school at ECU.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at East Carolina University
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Dentistry$29,944$3,651$29,944$3,651
Medicine$20,252$2,988$20,252$2,988

Graduate Programs at ECU

East Carolina University offers 161 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 2,220 students have completed their study at East Carolina University.
Offered Degrees at East Carolina University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree69451,344
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship15368
Doctor's degree - other61248
Post Bachelor's Degree5945531
Post Master's Degree12929
Total1611032,220
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at East Carolina University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Marketing/Marketing Management program with 57 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 224 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Medicine program with 84 completers.
East Carolina University offers 161 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 2,220 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,344 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 248 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 531 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 29 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture [+] (1 completers) --
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning--
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 22 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric22-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (2 completers) 42 completers-
Computer Science18-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications24-
Education [+] (14 completers) 193 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction6-
Educational Leadership and Administration43$54,300
Adult and Continuing Education Administration21-
Educational/Instructional Technology23$46,600
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities15-
Elementary Education and Teaching24-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching4-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching1-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)--
Art Teacher Education4-
Mathematics Teacher Education12-
Music Teacher Education1-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching3-
Reading Teacher Education24-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education12-
Engineering [+] (1 completers) 20 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering7-
Computer Software Engineering9-
Mechanical Engineering4-
Engineering Technology [+] (3 completers) 28 completers-
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician5-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician11-
Engineering/Industrial Management12-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] (1 completers) 2 completers-
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 21 completers-
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies12-
Human Development and Family Studies9-
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 35 completers$38,100
English Language and Literature35$38,100
Library Science [+] (1 completers) 66 completers$45,300
Library and Information Science66$45,300
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 38 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences21-
Biomedical Sciences11-
Molecular Biology6-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 5 completers-
Mathematics5-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 11 completers-
International/Global Studies1-
Maritime Studies10-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] (1 completers) 37 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies8-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science29-
Physical Sciences [+] 21 completers-
Chemistry12-
Geology/Earth Science4-
Physics5-
Psychology [+] 28 completers-
Psychology28-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 19 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies19-
Human Services [+] (2 completers) 92 completers-
Public Administration20-
Social Work72$42,800
Social Sciences [+] (1 completers) 51 completers-
Anthropology6-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics16-
Geography9-
National Security Policy Studies13-
Sociology7-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] (2 completers) 25 completers-
Fine/Studio Arts7-
Music18-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (9 completers) 310 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist38-
Physician Assistant33-
Athletic Training/Trainer--
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling23-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling12-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor21-
Public Health33$42,300
Environmental Health8-
Public Health Education and Promotion8-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist25-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor5-
Medical Informatics9-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse95$83,800
Business [+] (2 completers) 278 completers-
Business Administration and Management224$60,200
Accounting48$54,800
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)6-
History [+] --
History--
Total1,344
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (1 completers) 27 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration27$76,100
English Language and Literature [+] 2 completers-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing2-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 14 completers-
Biophysics4-
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology4-
Physiology1-
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences (other)1-
Pharmacology and Toxicology2-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)2-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] --
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)--
Psychology [+] 9 completers-
Health/Medical Psychology9-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 16 completers-
Medical Family Therapy/Therapist5-
Public Health1-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor1-
Rehabilitation Science1-
Nursing Science8-
Total68
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 248 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist7-
Dentistry51-
Medicine84-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist--
Physical Therapy/Therapist32-
Nursing Practice74-
Total248
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 4 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric4-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications5-
Education [+] (6 completers) 50 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration4-
Educational/Instructional Technology18-
Elementary Education and Teaching4-
Mathematics Teacher Education22-
Music Teacher Education--
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1-
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 19 completers-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing19-
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 2 completers-
Public Administration2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (5 completers) 23 completers-
Medical Family Therapy/Therapist4-
Public Health6-
Environmental Health--
Public Health Education and Promotion7-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor3-
Medical Informatics3-
Business [+] 5 completers-
Business Administration and Management2-
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)3-
Total531
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (1 completers) 3 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling1-
Total29

Graduate Student Population at ECU

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 5,463 students enrolled into East Carolina University graduate schools where it has total 27,151 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 2,776 full-time and 2,687 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,715 male and 3,748 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,4631,7153,748
Full-time2,7769621,814
Part-tme2,6877531,934
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 3,573 White (65.40%), 818 Black/African American (14.97%), 300 Hispanic (5.49%), 228 Asian (4.17%), and 544 students with other races. 122 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,4631,7153,748
American Indian/Native American39633
Asian22897131
Black/African American818194624
Hispanic30097203
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander734
White3,5731,1302,443
Two More1333598
Un-Known24392151
Non-resident Alien1226161
East Carolina University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 3,373 graduate students (61.74% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 580 graduate students (10.62% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total5,463
Enrolled Online Exclusively3,373
Enrolled Some Online Courses580
Not in Online Courses1,510
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at East Carolina University. 1,601 students are aged 20 to 24 (29.31% of total students), 2 students are aged below 20 (0.04%), 356 students are aged above 50 (6.52%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at East Carolina University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,4631,7153,748
Age 18-19202
Age 20-2114231111
Age 22-241,459468991
Age 25-291,400455945
Age 30-34713246467
Age 35-39616192424
Age 40-49775230545
Age 50-6434491253
Over 6412210

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