Strengthen your expertise and become a leader in elementary mathematics and/or elementary science education. Earn your master’s or Ph.D. from one of the nation’s top-ranked graduate elementary education programs in the nation.
Explore our graduate options in elementary education:
Why pursue a graduate degree in elementary education at NC State’s College of Education:
Relevancy
Engage in coursework that incorporates research and best practices you can immediately apply to your classroom or setting
Leading faculty
Study alongside nationally recognized researchers and scholars in elementary mathematics and science education
Value
Earn an affordable degree through one of the nation’s top-ranked elementary education programs and at one of the nation’s best values among universities
Become a leader
Gain experiences and deepen your skills that prepare you to be an expert in elementary mathematics and science education and advance in your career
U.S. News ranks our program and college among the best in the nation.
The opportunities I have had and the support from faculty I have had as a graduate student in this program are amazing. I don’t think I would have gotten that anywhere else.
Laura Romeo
Student in Ph.D. Teacher Education and Learning Sciences: Elementary Education in Mathematics and Science Program Area of Study
#23
ranked graduate elementary education program in U.S.
#37
ranked college of education in U.S.
Top 5%
in education research funding among colleges of education in U.S.
Application information and deadlines
Dec. 1 for master’s program for spring 2022 enrollment with classes beginning January 2022
Dec. 1 for Ph.D. program for fall 2022 enrollment with classes beginning August 2022