Established in 1891, under the Second Morrill Act of 1890, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a land-grant, doctoral high research university. As a public, high-research activity land-grant university, North Carolina A&T is a research engine, education center, and economic catalyst serving not only this state but the nation. With students drawn from nearly every state in America and six continents worldwide, our educational impact is as broad and deep as any university in the southeastern United States. A graduate degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University equips you with the essential resources to achieve tremendous success and advance in your field. Our graduate programs seamlessly integrate challenging academic coursework with practical, real-world applications and access to cutting-edge research opportunities. With a range of options, including 11 doctoral degree programs, 32 master's degree programs, and 18 graduate certificate programs, N.C. A&T's graduate programs cater to diverse interests and aspirations.