East Carolina University Graduate Schools

East Carolina University (referred to as ECU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Greenville, NC. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at East Carolina University is $7,622 for North Carolina residents and $20,771 for out-of-state students. The school has 5,558 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 28,021 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

East Carolina University (referred to as ECU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Greenville, NC. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
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 at East Carolina University is $7,622 for North Carolina residents and $20,771 for out-of-state students. The school has 5,558 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 28,021 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 259 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 120 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$20,771
$7,622 for North Carolina Residents
Student Population5,558
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs259 graduate programs
(120 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at East Carolina University is $7,622 for North Carolina residents and $20,771 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $265 for North Carolina residents and $995 for out-of-state students.
East Carolina University offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
East Carolina University 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, remedial services, 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)120 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial 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 $7,622 for North Carolina residents and $20,771 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 0.13% 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
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 $19,603 and the North Carolina graduate tuition is $22,206 (public) / $16,286 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
East Carolina University$7,622$20,771
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
North Carolina Graduate Schools$12,434$17,968
Public$8,258$22,206
Private$16,286
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $14,834 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at East Carolina University. On-campus living costs are increased by 3.21% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $14,834. Off-campus living costs are increased by 3.21% 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
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $265 for North Carolina residents and $995 for other students at East Carolina University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 0.10% 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$265$995

Graduate Programs at ECU

East Carolina University offers 177 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, 2,199 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 Degree71431,343
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship15393
Doctor's degree - other51213
Post Bachelor's Degree7142528
Post Master's Degree151022
Total177992,199
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at East Carolina University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration program with 52 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 238 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Medicine program with 80 completers.
East Carolina University offers 177 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 2,199 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,343 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 213 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 528 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 22 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) 0 completers-
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning0-
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 25 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric25-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (2 completers) 31 completers-
Computer Science9-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications22-
Education [+] (12 completers) 186 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction3-
Educational Leadership and Administration39$54,300
Adult and Continuing Education Administration26-
Educational/Instructional Technology30$46,600
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities5-
Elementary Education and Teaching20-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching2-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching3-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)8-
Art Teacher Education3-
Mathematics Teacher Education9-
Music Teacher Education2-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching2-
Reading Teacher Education19-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education15-
Engineering [+] (1 completers) 18 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering3-
Computer Software Engineering15-
Mechanical Engineering0-
Engineering Technology [+] (3 completers) 28 completers-
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician7-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician9-
Engineering/Industrial Management12-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] (1 completers) 6 completers-
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics6-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 15 completers-
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies7-
Human Development and Family Studies8-
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 38 completers$38,100
English Language and Literature38$38,100
Library Science [+] (1 completers) 79 completers$45,300
Library and Information Science79$45,300
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 34 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences24-
Biomedical Sciences5-
Molecular Biology5-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 3 completers-
Mathematics3-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 10 completers-
International/Global Studies3-
Maritime Studies7-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] (1 completers) 32 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies4-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science28-
Physical Sciences [+] 27 completers-
Chemistry14-
Geology/Earth Science6-
Physics7-
Psychology [+] 28 completers-
Psychology23-
Clinical Psychology2-
School Psychology3-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 20 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies20-
Human Services [+] (2 completers) 63 completers-
Public Administration9-
Social Work54$42,800
Social Sciences [+] (1 completers) 40 completers-
Anthropology5-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics14-
Geography3-
National Security Policy Studies11-
Sociology7-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] (2 completers) 24 completers-
Fine/Studio Arts4-
Music20-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (9 completers) 330 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist47-
Physician Assistant36-
Athletic Training/Trainer0-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling32-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling10-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor25-
Public Health34$42,300
Environmental Health9-
Public Health Education and Promotion12-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist27-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor6-
Medical Informatics12-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse80$83,800
Business [+] (2 completers) 303 completers-
Business Administration and Management232$60,200
Accounting66$54,800
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)5-
History [+] 3 completers-
History3-
Total1,343
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (1 completers) 39 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration39$76,100
English Language and Literature [+] 1 completers-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing1-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 21 completers-
Biochemistry1-
Biophysics1-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology3-
Physiology3-
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences (other)7-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)6-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 3 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)3-
Psychology [+] 10 completers-
Health/Medical Psychology10-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 19 completers-
Medical Family Therapy/Therapist4-
Public Health0-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor5-
Rehabilitation Science2-
Nursing Science8-
Total93
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 213 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist8-
Dentistry53-
Medicine80-
Physical Therapy/Therapist29-
Nursing Practice43-
Total213
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture [+] 2 completers-
Environmental Design/Architecture2-
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 3 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric3-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (4 completers) 76 completers-
Information Science/Studies5-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design5-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration52-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance13-
Education [+] (10 completers) 120 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration4-
Educational/Instructional Technology13-
International and Comparative Education0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances11-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities12-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism8-
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services11-
Elementary Education and Teaching8-
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching45-
Mathematics Teacher Education1-
Music Teacher Education0-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0-
Health Occupations Teacher Education1-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor6-
Engineering Technology [+] (2 completers) 2 completers-
Quality Control Technology/Technician2-
Engineering/Industrial Management0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Spanish Language and Literature0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 0 completers-
Child Development0-
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 23 completers-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing23-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Biostatistics0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 completers-
Statistics1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (2 completers) 29 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution7-
Gerontology4-
International/Global Studies0-
Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature18-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] (1 completers) 8 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management0-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management8-
Physical Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Hydrology and Water Resources Science3-
Psychology [+] 12 completers-
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology12-
Human Services [+] 3 completers-
Public Administration3-
Social Work0-
Social Work (other)0-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Applied Economics0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Music Performance0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (11 completers) 93 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management23-
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator2-
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)0-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling29-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor0-
Medical Family Therapy/Therapist4-
Trauma Counseling8-
Public Health11-
Public Health Education and Promotion5-
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy0-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor3-
Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering0-
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)0-
Medical Informatics8-
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing0-
Business [+] 153 completers-
Business Administration and Management1-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management16-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management0-
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce0-
Project Management36-
Organizational Leadership5-
Finance16-
Investments and Securities0-
Hospitality Administration/Management18-
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)6-
International Business/Trade/Commerce1-
Management Information Systems10-
Marketing/Marketing Management44-
Taxation0-
Construction Management0-
Total528
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration5-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0-
Library Science [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Library and Information Science0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Pathology/Experimental Pathology0-
Psychology [+] 6 completers-
School Psychology6-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling0-
Nursing Education3-
Nursing Administration1-
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing0-
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1-
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing1-
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery0-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing5-
Clinical Nurse Specialist0-
Total22

Graduate Student Population at ECU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 5,558 students enrolled into East Carolina University graduate schools where it has total 28,021 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 2,577 full-time and 2,981 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,811 male and 3,747 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
Total5,5581,8113,747
Full-time2,5778711,706
Part-tme2,9819402,041
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 3,696 White (66.50%), 834 Black/African American (15.01%), 277 Hispanic (4.98%), 231 Asian (4.16%), and 520 students with other races. 117 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,5581,8113,747
American Indian/Native American38731
Asian23196135
Black/African American834214620
Hispanic277100177
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander743
White3,6961,1952,501
Two More1204080
Un-Known23886152
Non-resident Alien1176948
East Carolina University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 3,499 graduate students (62.95% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 573 graduate students (10.31% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total5,558
Enrolled Online Exclusively3,499
Enrolled Some Online Courses573
Not in Online Courses1,486
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at East Carolina University. 1,547 students are aged 20 to 24 (27.83% of total students), 3 students are aged below 20 (0.05%), 391 students are aged above 50 (7.03%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at East Carolina University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,5581,8113,747
Age 18-19303
Age 20-2113937102
Age 22-241,408452956
Age 25-291,411478933
Age 30-34737248489
Age 35-39648220428
Age 40-49821260561
Age 50-64377111266
Over 641459

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