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Explore Our Graduate Options

As a nationally top-ranked college of education and research powerhouse grounded in our land-grant mission, we are home to over 35 graduate program areas of study, concentrations and specializations that will prepare you to drive educational change, advance the educational success of all and lead in the educational field of your choice.

Find the right graduate program or area of study for you.

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STEM Ed Technology Design Education class

Master of Education in STEM Education Concentrations:

Master of Education in STEM Education or Master of Science in STEM Education Concentration:

Ph.D. in Learning and Teaching in STEM Program Areas of Study/Specialization:

Graduate Certificate:

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Prepare to drive educational change at one of the nation’s best graduate colleges of education in the nation.

#26

among all public colleges of education in the U.S.

Top 5%

in active research funding among all colleges of education in the U.S.

#37

among all graduate colleges of education in the U.S.

Sources: 2022 U.S. News & World Report

#17

educational administration program in the U.S.

#23

elementary teacher education program in the U.S.

#28

educational psychology program in the U.S.

#12

college of education for veterans in the U.S.

#13

online educational/instructional media design program in the U.S.

#29

curriculum and instruction program in the U.S.

Meaningful experiences

You will have the opportunity to engage in research and teaching assistantships, attend professional conferences, publish articles and conduct research that equips you to be a leader and that you can apply to real-world settings.

Our location

Located in North Carolina’s capital city,, Raleigh — and one of the nation’s best places to live, work and learn — you can connect and partner with government agencies, industries and other universities, and with educational leaders and influencers across the state and beyond.

World-class mentoring

You will study alongside and learn from some of the nation’s foremost experts and thought-leaders in their respective fields of education who are committed to your success.

Our flexibility

Whether you plan to work full time while completing your degree or plan to attend graduate school full time, we have a variety of options that meet you where you are and that fits your schedule.

I chose the NC State College of Education because I saw very early on in my doctoral program search that they were committed to diversity and changemaking in education. I wanted to study at a school that was ready to make the necessary changes towards a new kind of education — one designed to serve everyone.

– Jayla Moody

Ph.D. student in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development

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Fellowships

The NC State College of Education offers a number of scholarships and fellowships for graduate students studying in various program areas and who are in need of financial assistance. Learn more about those opportunities.

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Financial Assistance

The College of Education offers many financial assistance options for graduate students who are pursuing their advanced degrees. Students may receive financial support through fellowships/traineeships, teaching assistantships, research assistantships, service assistantships, federal work-study programs and loans.

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A community of Extraordinary Educators and Scholar Leaders

Graduate Students

Meet Our Graduate Students

Our graduate students win national awards, present at international conferences, publish in journals and apply what they learn to their own school, college or counseling settings to improve learner outcomes and expand access.

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Meet Our Alumni

We prepare extraordinary educators, counselors, researchers, policymakers, leaders and scholars who advance educational change and transform the practice of teaching, learning and leading in every corner of North Carolina and across the nation and world.

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Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty are nationally-renowned thought-leaders and mentors who conduct impactful research, deliver high quality instruction and provide meaningful support and opportunities that prepare you to drive change in schools and communities.

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Office of Graduate Student Success

Our Office of Graduate Student Success is located in Poe 505 and provides resources, services and events that serve graduate students socially and academically across the college and helps build a community among the graduate student population.

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Upcoming Events

All Events
Sep 23

Thursday3:00 PM

Cherry Award Lecture with Hollylynne Lee, Ph.D.
Sep 24

Friday12:30 PM

Presentation/Research Feedback Forum
Oct 01

Friday12:30 PM

Presentation/Research Feedback Forum

Graduate Student News

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Meet Our Incoming Students: Anna Howard, Rodney Pierce and Kristin Reddick ’07 Join New Class of Graduate Students 

How We Think and Do

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"I have always liked working with kids, and I…

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"I have always liked working with kids, and I wanted to have a career working with children. But I also wanted a career where I can help others. So choosing to major in elementary education seems like the right fit for me. . I chose to major in education because I love to learn. Being able to work in an environment where everyone is learning and sharing new things is something I enjoy. I also chose education due to wanting to make an impact on the lives of the kids I will be teaching, as one day I will be teaching and making an impact on one of the next generation’s lives. . The biggest thing I am looking forward to in my first year at NC State is joining clubs and making new friendships, but also getting the chance to explore new things that NC State has to offer." — Carla Gibson, an elementary education major, a Dean's Excellence Scholarship recipient and one of our new #NCState25 students.

"I chose NC State because I attended a summer…

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"I chose NC State because I attended a summer program a couple of years ago and fell in love with the people I met and the campus. I also like that it’s close to my home. . As I was doing my college applications, I knew NC State had really stellar STEM education programs. However, what really did it for me was meeting some of the College of Education staff, advisors and students during Zoom events such as the live College of Education showcase and the Teaching Fellows interest meeting. Everyone was so kind, and you could tell they cared about you as a student. . Throughout middle and high school, I changed my mind a lot about what I wanted to do as a career, but I always kept coming back to the idea of being a teacher. I’ve had some really amazing teachers, and I want to be able to give back in the same way. I chose education because every student deserves someone at their school to believe in them and push them to be the best version of themselves that they can be." — Bethany Lee, a double major in science education and chemistry, and one of our new #NCState25 students.