Facts and Stats

A research powerhouse grounded in our land-grant mission, NC State’s College of Education leads the way in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting innovative research and engaging communities where they are to make a transformative impact on North Carolina and beyond, endeavoring every day to ensure all learners have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.

Impact on North Carolina

• #1 producer of STEM educators in N.C.
• #1 producer of community college leaders in N.C.
• #1 producer of education doctorates in N.C.
• Home of the largest Teaching Fellows cohort in N.C.
• Most effective beginning teachers in N.C. as rated by employers
• Only STEM-focused elementary education program in N.C.
• First principal preparation program in N.C. to earn exemplary designation from the University Council for Educational Administration
• Highest passage rate on EdTPA—a performance-based, subject-specific assessment that measures preparedness—by graduates of our teacher preparation programs than all public colleges of education in N.C.

Extraordinary Educators
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In every corner of the state, in all 100 counties, NC State alumni are educating children, improving schools and strengthening communities. Students who graduate from the NC State College of Education go on to become teachers, counselors and principals, as well as business owners, governors, superintendents of the year and Super Bowl winning coaches.

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Research Portfolio

• #1 in active research among colleges of education in N.C. as of fall 2024
• $20 million in research expenditures in 2023-2024
• 210 active funded research projects as of fall2024
• $128 million funded in active research projects as of fall 2024
• 43 active NSF grants, including 4 active NSF CAREER grants as of fall 2024

Our Interdisciplinary Research Hubs

The NC State College of Education has formed three Interdisciplinary Research Hubs that cut across disciplines to generate creative and innovative solutions to address some of the most pressing challenges in education as part of the implementation of its Strategic Plan: 2023-2030. Learn about these hubs from the faculty working on the projects.

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U.S. News & World Report Rankings

• #30 in the nation in 2025 Best Graduate Schools: Education
• #27 in the nation in 2024 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs
• #1 in North Carolina for 2024 Best Online Education Programs for Veterans
• #11 in the nation for 2024 Best Online Education Programs for Veterans
• #25 principal preparation/educational leadership program in the nation in 2025 education speciality categories
• #1 in North Carolina in 2024-2025 Best Global Universities: Education and Educational Research Subjects Rankings
• #21 in the U.S. in 2024-2025 Best Global Universities: Education and Educational Research Subjects Rankings
• #60 in the world in 2024-2025 Best Global Universities: Education and Educational Research Subjects Rankings

our centers and institutes

Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research

The Belk Center serves all 58 community colleges in North Carolina each year by convening leaders, creating tools, and catalyzing social and economic mobility for learners — building stronger, more resilient communities.

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William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation

Impacting all 115 public school districts in North Carolina each year, the Friday Institute’s work focuses on helping K-12 schools become future-oriented organizations that build upon their traditional strengths to better serve the students of today and tomorrow.

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our k-12 Partner schools

Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School

Wake STEM Early College High School