{"id":1108,"date":"2021-11-02T17:28:33","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T21:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=1108"},"modified":"2025-06-09T16:14:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T20:14:59","slug":"majors-and-careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ncsu.edu\/majors-and-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Majors and Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Wherever you’re headed, an NC State education can help you get there. Choose from hundreds of world-class academic programs, each one designed to prepare you for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the largest university in North Carolina \u2014 and the flagship STEM campus of the UNC System \u2014 NC State is a launchpad for the rest of your life. And because we’re a public university built to serve the people, we’re the best investment you’ll ever make.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Major Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While we have our roots in agriculture and engineering, we’re home to leading programs in design, education, humanities and social sciences, management, natural resources, sciences, textiles, veterinary medicine and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At NC State, you can take your pick from more than 100 majors<\/strong>. Below, you’ll get a glimpse of where we excel.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Agriculture and Life Sciences<\/h2>\n

\n Since 1887, we’ve supported crucial agriculture across North Carolina and helped pioneer its future.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Design and the Humanities<\/h2>\n

\n As a comprehensive university, we boast world-class programs in the humanities and social sciences \u2014 and a world-class design college.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Engineering<\/h2>\n

\n NC State is a powerhouse of engineering, ranked among the best universities in the nation for our teaching and research.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Entrepreneurship and Management<\/h2>\n

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STEM<\/h2>\n

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Strengthening North Carolina <\/h2>\n

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Course Catalog<\/h2>\n

NC State offers a wealth of academic programs \u2014 from undergraduate degrees to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. See if we have what you need, or explore by college or department.<\/p>\n \n

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Follow Your Path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At NC State, your choice of major is just the beginning. We offer a range of minors and other options to help tailor your education<\/strong> to your needs and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n Not sure what you want to study? If you haven’t yet narrowed your focus, our first-year Exploratory Studies<\/a> program will help you find your way.

And if you see yourself attending medical school, law school or veterinary school, we offer dedicated preprofessional support to help you plan for your future.\n <\/p>\n \n

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120 Minors<\/h2>\n

\n Whatever your passion, you can pursue it at NC State.\n <\/p>\n

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Undergraduate<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

When you start at NC State, you can’t be stopped. Learn what makes the undergraduate experience here unbeatable.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Students come from all over the world to get an advanced degree from NC State. Explore our more than 200 master’s and doctoral programs.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Our mission demands that we make a world-class education available to anyone, anywhere. So that’s exactly what we do.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Be Ready for Everything<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NC State was built to make higher education accessible to all \u2014 and to prepare people for successful careers and meaningful lives<\/strong>. We strive to fulfill that mission, which is why we’re routinely ranked among the best values in public higher education for our state and across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this university, you’ll learn by doing and gain the insights and experience needed to hit the ground running after college. From day one, we offer dedicated career development, extensive internship and co-op opportunities, and access to one of the strongest alumni networks in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, when you start at NC State, you can’t be stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n

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#10 for Value Among Public Universities<\/h2>\n

\n We’re among the top 10 in the nation for value, according to U.S. News & World Report.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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#1 for Salary Potential<\/h2>\n

\n Among North Carolina public universities, an NC State education pays off the most, according to Payscale.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Discover NC State<\/p>\n \n

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Ready to start your journey with us? Find out what what you need to begin your application to NC State.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Want to see more of the campus you\u2019ll call home? We offer in-depth virtual tours, or you can schedule an in-person visit.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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