Overview

About the program

Our Agricultural Education and Human Sciences doctoral students at North Carolina State University excel in their fields and exceed high expectations of:

Mastery of knowledge in the field – At the doctoral level, students must understand and know the major constructs, facts, principles, and theories of the field, and be able to apply this knowledge in real-world settings.
Superior quality of work – Doctoral work is expected to be perceptive and in-depth.
Original research – Students must demonstrate their ability to conduct original research and that they have deep knowledge and understanding of the research process, statistics, and research in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agricultural and Human Sciences
Scientific Inquiry in Agricultural and Extension Education
Qualitative Research Methods in the Agricultural Education and Human Sciences
Special Topics Family Life and Youth Development
Applied Quantitative Methods in Education
Qualitative Research in Education
Advanced Qualitative Research and Data Analysis in Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

Education Agriculture View 52 other PhDs in Agriculture in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation (At least one academic reference)
Personal statement – Prospective graduate students will draft a statement of purpose for graduate work.
For doctoral applicants: 1-year required experience, 3 years recommended
Relevant experience in extension, teaching, industry, leadership, or other closely related fields
Transcripts of all previous collegiate work
Application fee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12607 USD / year

≈ 12607 USD / year
Out-of-State

12607 USD / year

≈ 12607 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

4089 USD / year

≈ 4089 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

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