113 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Master of Science in Plant Biology at North Carolina State University is a research degree in which students must complete and defend a thesis.

The department offers a non-thesis Master of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literatures at North Carolina State University with a concentration in either French or Spanish. 

Our Master of Science in Soil Science at North Carolina State University will prepare students for careers with public and private organizations in soil and environmental sciences.

The oceans, atmosphere and landscape all influence one another. Faculty and researchers in our department work across these environments to tackle the grand scientific challenges of today and tomorrow. The faculty is offering a Master of Science in Marine Science at North Carolina State University.

Designed to enhance the knowledge and skill set of experienced educators, students entering this Science Education program at North Carolina State University will have the opportunity to work with renowned experts in many facets of science education research and practice.

In the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, you will have the chance to join a world-class, innovative research program in an area that is shaping our world. This Chemical Engineering degree is offered at North Carolina State University. 

Prepare for a career in public service. Develop the leadership tools and knowledge you need to serve, manage and lead public or nonprofit organizations or to conduct cutting-edge academic research with North Carolina State University's Public Administration.

Our mission at North Carolina State University is to prepare master’s degree-seeking students for positions of instructional leadership in Mathematics Education as master teachers of mathematics in middle grades (6-9), high school (9-12) or post-secondary institutions such as community colleges.

Engineering and Technology Education graduates at North Carolina State University are mentored to assume leadership roles that allow them to make significant differences in professions that encompass technology. Educational activities by faculty and students focus on reaching beyond limits and constraints to better understand the impact of a changing technology on people and society. 

In the Teaching - Elementary Education program at North Carolina State University, we expand our knowledge and impact, and continue to support teachers’ needs to integrate practice with theory as well as to experience today’s culturally diverse and technology-enhanced classrooms.

The Master of Science in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at North Carolina State University is an intercollegiate degree programs co-administered by the College of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently, more than 40 graduate students are pursuing advanced Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology degrees.

The Master of Science in Physiology at North Carolina State University belongs to an integrative area in the biological sciences that employs a systems-based approach. It is important for students to integrate information about the entire biological system from across all the biological-related sciences.

Handling and analyzing large amounts of data continues to be an urgent need in genomic science. Bioinformatics emerged in response to this need. The Master in Bioinformatics at North Carolina State University includes methods to analyze extremely large data sets of genomic information such as DNA sequences and expression from DNA microassays.

The Master of Special Education at North Carolina State University prepares students for excellence in teaching, assessment, curriculum development, evaluation and professional leadership, as well as other areas of service to students with disabilities and to schools and agencies.

The Masters of Arts in Anthropology at North Carolina State University students themselves by conducting original research projects, presenting their findings at regional and national conferences and publishing their scholarly work as co-authors with program faculty.

The Master of Science in Communication at North Carolina State University provides opportunities for study and training in human communication for professionals entering business, industry, non-profit organizations, or government service.

The Master of Landscape Architecture at North Carolina State University students, faculty, and local design community seek to understand the impact of human actions on the land and to respond with community-based design strategies.

The Master of Science in Toxicology at North Carolina State University is a non-thesis master’s degree designed for students who desire advanced study in Toxicology, but do not wish to pursue research training.

The Master in Financial Mathematics at North Carolina State University is known for rigorous training in the core areas of probability, statistics, modeling, investment theory, stochastic processes, and economics. The depth of understanding prepares students to respond to today’s rapidly evolving, world-wide economic and financial landscape. 

The Master in Social Work at North Carolina State University prepares students with the skills, knowledge and values to optimize quality of life for all people. Our advanced generalist practice approach promotes cultural competence in our teaching, scholarship, advising and research.