113 Master's degrees offered by the university

North Carolina State University's Computer Engineering Master’s (thesis and non-thesis) programs prepare students to succeed in a world where computers are now embedded in nearly everything ranging from smartphones and household appliances to autonomous vehicle systems and medical diagnostic systems.

Our Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics at North Carolina State University benefits from the depth and breadth of over sixty faculty and extend across mathematics and many application areas.

With thesis and non-thesis variants of North Carolina State University's Electrical Engineering Master’s degree, our students are a critical part of a nationally recognized research program in power electronics, power systems, nanoelectronics, photonics, communications, controls and robotics, signal processing, and machine learning.

North Carolina State University's Master of Engineering Management degree deepens your critical analytical, science and engineering talents — Think. It also broadens your crucial management skills — Lead. NC State’s Master of Engineering Management degree provides you the skills necessary to manage and succeed in today’s complex technical environments.

The Master of School Counseling at North Carolina State University shares the university’s land-grant mission. To be eligible for a North Carolina school counseling license, students must complete their practicums and internships in a North Carolina public K-12 school.

The Master of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering at North Carolina State University is a thesis based degree for those individuals who want to pursue an advanced research-oriented degree beyond the BS. Students are required to write a thesis and defend it at the final oral examination.

The Master of School Administration - Educational Leadership at North Carolina State University for school administrators is designed to improve the quality of K-12 schools by preparing leaders who are dedicated to educational excellence and equity.

The Master of Arts in Teaching - English (Secondary) at North Carolina State University is an accelerated teacher licensure program that leads its graduates to both an initial teaching license and a master’s degree in as little as a year-and-a half (full-time). 

The Master of Science in Operations Research at North Carolina State University provides the means for making the most effective decisions about systems design and operation.

The Master in Educational Psychology at North Carolina State University focuses on the examination and evaluation of psychological principles across the lifespan with an emphasis on cognition, development, motivation, identity and social processes.

The Department of Physics offers a Master of Science in Physics at North Carolina State University to prepare graduates for bright futures in academia and physics careers.

Textile Chemistry at North Carolina State University emphasizes the fundamental principles of polymer science, dyeing and finishing technology, color science, dye chemistry. 

The Master of Environmental Assessment at North Carolina State University is an interdisciplinary program focused on understanding the adverse impacts that pollutants and naturally occurring substances pose on human health and the environment.

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, offering a Master of Science in Forestry at North Carolina State University and a PhD in Forestry and Environmental Resources, is proud to be one of America’s foremost colleges for graduates seeking advanced degrees in forestry.

If you have a mind for mathematics and statistical programming and a passion for working with data, the Master of Science in Analytics at North Carolina State University is your program.

The Master of Architecture at North Carolina State University provides a rigorous professional education paired with multidisciplinary and self-directed design and research opportunities.

The Psychology Department offers a Master of Science in Psychology at North Carolina State University. We do not, however, offer training in either clinical or counseling psychology.

The department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences at North Carolina State University offers master's degrees in multiple areas of Curriculum and Instruction.

The Master of Science (M.S) in Microbiology degree program at North Carolina State University provides students with an in-depth understanding of microorganisms, interdisciplinary research training, and opportunities to develop science communication skills. Students graduate prepared for successful careers in research, academic or industrial settings. 

In the Agricultural Education and Human Sciences (AEHS) academic program at North Carolina State University, we educate students in agriculture and human sciences, find solutions to problems and extend knowledge to create healthy communities for youth and families.