Overview

Program in Coastal and Marine System Science / Program in Coastal and Marine System Science is located in Corpus Christi, TX, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	3
Doctoral Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE (taken within 5 years) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE (taken within 5 years) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

10

Applied

7

Accepted

6

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

70

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	May 15th	April 15th	No
Spring deadline	October 15th	September 15th	No
Summer deadline	March 1st	December 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE (taken within 5 years)
Master's Degree Requirements	Essay (up to 1,000 words), curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE (taken within 5 years)
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Essay (up to 1,000 words), curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 15
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

45

Total Graduate Students

26%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.44%
Black or African American	2.22%
White or Caucasian	57%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.22%
Asian	4.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.22%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (35%)

Female (64%)

Location & Contact

Address 6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX  78412
United States

Contact Dr. Xinping Hu
Program Coordinator
Email: xinping.hu@tamucc.edu
Phone: 361-825-3395

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