This university is part of the University of North Carolina system, and is a public university that offers four-year degrees; it is located in Greenville. East Carolina University has a field station for Coastal Studies and offers biology programs dealing with the study of marine life due to its location near the coast. For example, biology classes at ECU may include field trips to study birds that live in the Outer Banks. Other majors include Psychology, Music, English and Business. The average student population is 23,000.
This is a campus of the University of North Carolina, a four year public university. UNCW also offers graduate programs. Wilmington is located close to the coast of North Carolina, and so the university's location makes it ideal for coastal, biological and marine studies. UNCW's student population is about 13,000. Some of the degree programs UNCW offers are Anthropology, Marine Biology, and Physics. In-state tuition is $5,582 per semester; out-of-state tuition is $16,464.
Located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, this community college offers two year programs and Associate's degrees for students hoping to continue their education. Students can take general education classes and transfer credits to another institution. Associate's degree programs include an Associate in Arts and Fine Arts, and Associate in Science and Applied Science. CCCU offers degrees in dental hygiene and cosmetology, among others. One credit hour at CCCC costs $61.50 after fees.
CFCC is located in Wilmington; they offer two-year Associate's programs in vocational and technical degrees, such as Engineering, Nursing and Information Technology. Other degrees include computer design, architecture and law enforcement . Credits from CCFC can be transferred to a four-year degree program. Check with the school you want to transfer to to see if all of your credits will transfer. You may have to repeat classes if the credits will not transfer or if the other institution will not accept the credits. In-state tuition is $13,937; out-of-state tuition is $18,528.