Overview

The Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies degree at Coastal Carolina University consists of two distinct degree tracks:

A track culminating in an original research thesis or

A professional experience track that includes additional coursework and may entail an internship or special project(s).

Key Features

Students completing the Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies degree at Coastal Carolina University have found employment with a variety of government organizations, universities, and the private sector.

Recent graduates have found positions such as hydrographer for an NOAA consultant, a coastal scientist for a private sector firm, an officer in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, a hydrologic technician with the USGS, and a lecturer at a university. Graduates of the CMWS program are also well prepared to pursue additional advanced degrees at CCU or other universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Essential Quantitative Skills for Coastal and Marine Sciences

Coastal Marine and Wetland Processes

Coastal Marine and Wetland Ecology

Coastal and Wetland Policy and Management

Effective Scientific Communications: Preparing for Life as a Scientist

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Conway, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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150 _(verbal)

150 _{(quantitative)}

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of an application form.

Submission of an official transcript from each post-secondary school or college previously attended (all prior undergraduate academic study must be represented as well as other graduate study). Transcripts should show a minimum overall graduating GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in any graduate work already completed.

Evidence of having received a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution in this country or its equivalent at a foreign institution based on a four-year degree program.

Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Submission of at least 3 letters of recommendation.

Submission of a written statement of educational and career goals, how this degree will fulfill those goals, and the subject area of interest while completing this degree.

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If a non-native speaker of English, the applicant must also meet the language requirements for international graduate admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36090 USD / year

≈ 36090 USD / year
Out-of-State

36090 USD / year

≈ 36090 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17940 USD / year

≈ 17940 USD / year

Living costs

Conway

United States

992 - 1726 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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