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      Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$24,776Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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      Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$21,961Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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      Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$36,640Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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    9.5 years
    $63K
    5.09 years
    Senior
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              Captain
              Average Time: 9.5
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