by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how ECU ranks in comparison to other schools with maritime studies programs.
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The maritime studies major at ECU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Maritime Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in maritime studies from ECU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for maritime studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ECU was $864 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
Learn more about ECU tuition and fees.
ECU does not offer an online option for its maritime studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in maritime studies from ECU. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in maritime studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the maritime studies majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 39 |
| Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature | 9 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 6 |
| Gerontology | 4 |
| International Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.