Online Master’s Degrees
Advance your career with an Online Master's Degree
Explore flexible and accredited programs designed for working professionals – and pursue your goals with the NC State Wolfpack by your side.
Your Because Is Our Why
Whatever your reasons for seeking a master’s degree, NC State was built to meet them. Whether you want to advance in your field, serve your community, or are just ready for your next chapter, our online master’s degrees will help you get where you’re headed.
An online master’s degree from NC State University offers the flexibility and academic excellence you need to reach your goals. Our accredited programs taught by renowned faculty empower you to learn on your terms and at your pace. Plus, you’ll have access to the Wolfpack network – online. You’ll be a part of the NC State community: alumni networks, faculty mentorships and a brand that employers know and trust.
120+ Online Graduate
Programs
We supply graduate certificates and doctoral degrees in addition to top master’s degrees.
Top 1% of Universities Worldwide
The Center for World University
Rankings and QS World University
Rankings agree.
#3 for Graduate
Nuclear Engineering
NC State offers some of the top-
ranked online programs in the
United States.
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Discover Your Path
When you’re ready to take the next step, we’ll help you figure out how to get here – and how to maximize the flexible learning and outstanding return on investment of an NC State online master’s degree.
Kayla Layden 2024,
NC State Online graduate
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for NC State Online master’s degrees?
Students interested in applying to:
A graduate degree, certificate, or licensure program:
Visit The Graduate School to learn more about the admissions process for graduate students.
An undergraduate certificate or licensure program:
Complete the NDS application and select the undergraduate certificate or licensure program you wish to complete.
Take online or distance education courses without being admitted to a program:
Visit NC State’s NDS website to complete the application process.
Take online computer science or engineering courses:
Visit the enroll in courses page on the Engineering Online (EOL) website.
Additionally, it is recommended that you visit the Online and Distance Education program page or the University catalog to find out detailed information on how to apply to each program.
How are online courses delivered?
As an NC State student taking online or distance education courses, you can expect to encounter a variety of delivery formats across courses and programs.
For example, you may access course materials, activities, and assessments asynchronously with a web browser through NC State’s official Learning Management System (LMS). You might have synchronous classes or meetings with your instructor through Zoom or Google Meet. You might view course videos in Panopto, or collaborate with your peers in Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, or other parts of the Google Education Workspace.
What fees do I pay as an online and distance education student?
A detailed explanation of tuition and required fees for distance education can be found on the Student Services website.
