East Carolina University

About East Carolina University

The Community and Regional Planning program at East Carolina University offers the oldest undergraduate Planning degree in North Carolina. The BS in Community and Regional Planning is one of only 15 undergraduate degree programs in the nation accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) and the only accredited undergraduate planning program in North Carolina. ECU also offers a fully online Master's degree in Planning and Development. It is committed to delivering a degree that combines quality and convenience.

Points of Distinction

Accredited undergraduate degree program by the Planning Accreditation Board. Fully online (100%) master's degree program; thus, you can earn your degree while working full-time. Great alumni network. Distinguished Planner-in-Residence program that is recognized as a noteworthy practice by PAB. Accelerated degree opportunity that allows you to graduate with a BS and an MS degree.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name	MS in Planning and Development
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	No
Minimum GPA	2.7
Minimum GRE	not required
Minimum TOEFL	not required
Minimum IELTS	not required
Year this program started	Fall 2022
In-state tuition per year	$5,213 (2023-2024)
Out-of-state tuition per year	$18,361 (2023-2024)
Application deadline	August 1st
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	April 15th
Students in program	30 (2024)

Bachelor's Degree
Degree Name	BS in Community and Regional Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GPA	Follow ECU's general admission
Minimum ACT	Follow ECU's general admission
Minimum SAT	Follow ECU's general admission
In-state tuition per year	$7,516 (2023-2024)
Out-of-state tuition per year	$23,793 (2023-2024)
Application deadline	April 1st
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	March 1st
Students in program	30 (2024)
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	4.72 (2023-2024)