University Studies
Complete your journey with US!
Since 2014, more than 2,500 individuals have proudly earned a Bachelor of Science in University Studies (BS-US) from East Carolina University. Offered through the Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, the University Studies major offers a flexible and personalized academic path for learners seeking an option outside of traditional majors at ECU. The BS-US can be completed entirely on-line, or on-campus, and allows students to build on their previous coursework and transfer credits, providing a unique opportunity to tailor their education to fit their personal and professional aspirations. With the support of expert advisors, University Studies students craft an individualized degree that aligns with their academic, career, and/or personal goals.
The Bachelor of Science in University Studies is perfect for students with a higher number of completed credit hours (a minimum of 75 earned hours is required to declare), transfer students, military affiliated students, and “Finish” students (former Pirates who left ECU without a degree) who need a degree that is flexible, personalized, and rewarding.
While earning a bachelor’s degree is a big commitment, the rewards are plentiful and within your reach. A brighter economic future, more career possibilities, and a greater sense of personal fulfillment are all possible with the completion of our BS-US!
University Studies at a glance:
Student Enrollment Status
◼ 48% Part-time
◼ 52% Full-time
Online Vs. On-Campus
◼79% online only
◼18% Hybrid
◼3% On-campus
Student Age Distribution
◼ 51% 25 or older
◼ 49% 24 or younger
Credits Completed Upon Entering Program
⏹ 53% 91 + credits
After Graduation:
Employment: Given the vast range of interests covered by students through the self-designed BS-US, our graduates have gone into a wide range of careers in education, healthcare, media design, marketing and many other professional fields. The completion of the BS-US also provides many graduates with advancement opportunities within their existing vocation including increased earning potential and upward mobility.
Graduate School: Many University Studies alumni choose to pursue graduate study, alternative teacher licensure, or other professional programs.
Post-Graduation Status
(as of 2021-2022)
⏹ 38% Employment rate
⏹ 8% Employment & enrollment in program of continuing education
⏹ 54% Enrollment in program of continuing education
Source: ECU Analytics Portal (Spring 2021)
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“We acknowledge the Tuscarora people, who are the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognize their continuing connection to the land, water, and air that Greenville consumes. We pay respect to the eight state-recognized tribes of North Carolina; Coharie, Eastern Band of Cherokee, Haliwa-Saponi, Lumbee, Meherrin, Occaneechi Band of Saponi, Sappony, and Waccamaw-Siouan, all Nations, and their elders past, present, and emerging.”