
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 fields of study 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 concentration for you.

Department of Education Leadership, Policy, and Human Development (ELPHD)
Master of Education:
- Adult and Community College Education
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- College Counseling and Student Development
- Higher Education Administration
- School Counseling
- Training and Development
Master of Science:
Master of School Administration:
Doctor of Education:
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development Concentrations:
- Adult and Lifelong Education
- Community College and Career Education
- Counseling and Counselor Education
- Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis
- Higher Education
- Higher Education Opportunity, Equity, and Justice
Graduate Certificates:

Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (STEM)
Master of Education in STEM Education Concentrations:
Master of Education in STEM Education or Master of Science in STEM Education Concentration:
Doctor of Education
Ph.D. in Learning and Teaching in STEM Concentrations:
Graduate Certificate:

Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS)
Master of Education:
Master of Education or Master of Science:
- Curriculum and Developmental Supervision
- Educational Psychology
- Elementary Education – Mathematics or Science
- Learning Design and Technology
- New Literacies and Global Learning
Initial Licensure:
Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Learning Sciences Concentrations:
- Educational Equity
- Educational Psychology
- Elementary Education in Mathematics and Science
- Learning Design and Technology
- Literacy and English Language Arts Education
- Social Studies Education
Graduate Certificate:

Prepare to drive educational change at one of the nation’s best graduate colleges of education in the nation.
#28
among all colleges of education in the U.S.
Top 5%
in active research funding among all colleges of education in the U.S.
4
speciality programs ranked among Top 25 in the nation
Sources: 2023 U.S. News & World Report
#14
educational administration program in the U.S.
#18
secondary teacher education program in the U.S.
#22
elementary teacher education program in the U.S.
#24
curriculum and instruction 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.
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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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Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday in #GivingPack! ❤️
The 961 gifts are the most we have ever received on Day of Giving. From donating gifts to helping with social media challenges, we appreciate each of you for investing in a better future.

Congratulations to two of our alumni on being named 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Regional Teachers of the Year! 🤩
🐺 Casey Schulte ’12, ’17MED (Northeast)
🐺 Tiffany Wynn ’16MED (Piedmont-Triad)

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– Contest is live through March 22 to win $1,000!
