East Carolina University Online Programs

East Carolina University is a Public, 4-years school located in Greenville, NC. ECU offers the online degree programs for both undergraduate and graduate studies through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.

  • Tuition & fees: $23,638 ($7,361 North Carolina residents)
  • Online Students: 7,807
  • Online Programs: 123

ECU Online Programs Overview

East Carolina University (referred to as ECU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Greenville, NC. ECU offers the online degree programs for both undergraduate and graduate studies through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at East Carolina University is $7,361 for North Carolina residents and $23,638 for out-of-state students when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The tuition per credit hour is $185 for North Carolina residents and $864 for out-of-state students. Total 7,807 students have enrolled in online degree programs exclusively out of total 27,151 students at East Carolina University.
ECU 2023 Online Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesUndergraduate: $23,638 ($7,361)
Graduate: $20,807 ($7,658)
Costs per Credit$864 Undergraduate
$994 Graduate
Online Students7,807
Online Programs123 programs
Offered Online ProgramsBachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate

Who Accredits East Carolina University

East Carolina University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1927 - Current).

Online Degree & Major Programs

East Carolina University offers 123 online major programs Next tables summarize the offered online major programs and its sub-programs at ECU.
Online Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of Programs
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1
Information Technology1
Education [+] 6
Special Education and Teaching1
Special Education and Teaching (other)1
Elementary Education and Teaching1
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching1
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching1
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education1
Engineering Technology [+] 2
Industrial Technology/Technician1
Engineering/Industrial Management1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1
Business [+] 7
Business Administration and Management1
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1
Accounting1
Finance1
Hospitality Administration/Management1
Management Information Systems1
Marketing/Marketing Management1
Total20
Online Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of Programs
Architecture [+] 1
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning1
Communication and Journalism [+] 1
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2
Computer Science1
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1
Education [+] 14
Curriculum and Instruction1
Educational Leadership and Administration1
Adult and Continuing Education Administration1
Educational/Instructional Technology1
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities1
Elementary Education and Teaching1
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching1
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching1
Art Teacher Education1
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Music Teacher Education1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1
Reading Teacher Education1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1
Engineering [+] 1
Computer Software Engineering1
Engineering Technology [+] 3
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician1
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician1
Engineering/Industrial Management1
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
Work and Family Studies [+] 1
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies1
English Language and Literature [+] 1
English Language and Literature1
Library Science [+] 1
Library and Information Science1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1
Human Services [+] 2
Public Administration1
Social Work1
Social Sciences [+] 1
National Security Policy Studies1
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2
Fine/Studio Arts1
Music1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 9
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist1
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling1
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor1
Public Health1
Environmental Health1
Public Health Education and Promotion1
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor1
Medical Informatics1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1
Business [+] 2
Business Administration and Management1
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)1
History [+] 1
History1
Total45
Online Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of Programs
Education [+] 1
Educational Leadership and Administration1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2
Public Health1
Nursing Science1
Total3
Online Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of Programs
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1
Nursing Practice1
Total1
Online Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of Programs
Communication and Journalism [+] 1
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration1
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1
Education [+] 14
Educational Leadership and Administration1
Educational/Instructional Technology1
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education1
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances1
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities1
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism1
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services1
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching1
Elementary Education and Teaching1
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1
Health Occupations Teacher Education1
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1
Engineering Technology [+] 1
Quality Control Technology/Technician1
English Language and Literature [+] 1
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 2
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution1
Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1
Human Services [+] 1
Public Administration1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator1
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1
Trauma Counseling1
Public Health1
Environmental Health1
Public Health Education and Promotion1
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor1
Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering1
Medical Informatics1
Business [+] 10
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1
Project Management1
Organizational Leadership1
Finance1
Hospitality Administration/Management1
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)1
International Business/Trade/Commerce1
Management Information Systems1
Marketing/Marketing Management1
Construction Management1
Total45
Online Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of Programs
Education [+] 1
Educational Leadership and Administration1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8
Nursing Education1
Nursing Administration1
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing1
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing1
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery1
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing1
Clinical Nurse Specialist1
Total9

2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of ECU are $7,361 for North Carolina residents and $23,638 for other students for undergraduate program. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees are $7,658 for North Carolina residents and $20,807 for other students. The tuition per credit hour of ECU is $185 for North Carolina residents and $864 for other students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $264 for North Carolina residents and $994 for other students.
2022-2023 Online Degree Tuition at ECU
UndergraduateGraduate
North Carolina residentsOut of StateNorth Carolina residentsOut of State
Tuition & Fees$7,361$23,638$7,658$20,807
Cost Per Credit$185$864$264$994

Distance Learning Student Population

At online degree programs at ECU, 7,807 students (28.75% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 11,621 students (42.80% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. Next table summarizes the student population enrolled in online programs at ECU.
Distance Learning Student Population at ECU
TotalEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Total27,1517,80711,6217,723
Undergraduate21,6884,43411,0416,213
Graduate5,4633,3735801,510

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023