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Online Master's Programs at Universities in North Carolina

Listings in North Carolina identify where the institution (or its administering campus) is located. They do not mean you must live there, and an online degree based in North Carolina is not automatically open to every North Carolina resident or to international applicants — check each program's state authorization and licensure notes.

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East Carolina University

Master of Arts in Education - Adult Education

Master'sMAEdMaster of Arts in Education
Subject: Adult Education
Administering location: Greenville, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: most part-time students complete in about two and a half years (part-time study)
Tuition: Tuition: $277.06 per credit · In-state — Distance Education Graduate Resident · Fall 2026
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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East Carolina University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master'sMBAMaster of Business Administration
Subject: Business Administration (incl. MBA)
Administering location: Greenville, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: as few as 11 classes (foundation courses waived based on prior undergraduate coursework)
Tuition: Tuition: $277.06 per credit · In-state — Distance Education Graduate Resident · Fall 2026
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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East Carolina University

Master of Science in Computer Science

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Computer Science
Subject: Computer Science
Administering location: Greenville, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified
Tuition: Tuition: $277.06 per credit · In-state — Distance Education Graduate Resident · Fall 2026
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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East Carolina University

Master of Social Work (Part-Time Online)

Master'sMSWMaster of Social Work
Subject: Social Work (BSW, MSW, DSW)
Administering location: Greenville, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student. · Mixed (live + self-paced) · Part-time
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: 3 years (part-time) · 60 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $277.06 per credit · In-state — Distance Education Graduate Resident · Fall 2026
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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North Carolina State University

Business Administration (Jenkins Online MBA)

Master'sMBAMaster of Business Administration
Subject: Business Administration (incl. MBA)
Administering location: Raleigh, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location.
In-person requirements: Campus visits required
Duration: as little as 21 months or up to six years (Accelerated program option for the 21-month minimum) · 40 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $585.39 per credit · In-state — Master of Business Administration, residents of North Carolina (base tuition; MBA-CITI charge listed separately) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: November 1, 2026 · Spring 2027
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North Carolina State University

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (online M.Ed.)

Master'sMEdMaster of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Subject: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Administering location: Raleigh, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student. · Part-time
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: three years, part-time
Tuition: Tuition: $585.39 per credit · In-state — Graduate standard DE rate, residents of North Carolina · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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North Carolina State University

Computer Science (Master of Computer Science, distance education)

Master'sMCSMaster of Computer Science
Subject: Computer Science
Administering location: Raleigh, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Part-time
In-person requirements: No mandatory campus visits
Duration: within six years of the first course (Maximum time limit for completing all degree requirements) · 31 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $585.39 per credit · In-state — Graduate Engineering Online, residents of North Carolina · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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North Carolina State University

Engineering Education (online M.S.)

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Engineering Education
Subject: Curriculum & Instruction · Engineering Technology
Administering location: Raleigh, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student.
In-person requirements: No mandatory campus visits; practical placement required
Duration: within six years of the first course in the Plan of Graduate Work (Maximum time limit for completing all degree requirements) · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $585.39 per credit · In-state — Graduate Engineering Online, Engineering Education, residents of North Carolina · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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North Carolina State University

Nutrition (Master of Nutrition, distance education)

Master'sMNMaster of Nutrition
Subject: Nutrition
Administering location: Raleigh, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $585.39 per credit · In-state — Graduate standard DE rate, residents of North Carolina · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

MSN Health Care Leadership and Administration

Master'sMSNMaster of Science in Nursing
Subject: Nursing Leadership · Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Administering location: Chapel Hill, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location. · Mixed (live + self-paced) · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: Campus visits required; practical placement required
Duration: 2 to 3 years
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Online Master’s in Digital Communication

Master'sMAMaster of Arts in Digital Communication
Subject: Communication · Digital Media
Administering location: Chapel Hill, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location. · Mixed (live + self-paced) · Part-time
In-person requirements: Campus visits required
Duration: 2.5 years · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

UNC Gillings Online Master of Public Health

Master'sMPHMaster of Public Health
Subject: Public Health (MPH, BS) · Epidemiology
Administering location: Chapel Hill, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student. · Synchronous (live sessions) · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: 24–36 months for most students (part-time); in as few as 24 months full-time; 60 months maximum (part-time pace for most students) · 42 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $1,735 per credit · All online students · 2026-2027
Next deadline: October 20, 2026 · January 2027
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Online MBA

Master'sMBAMaster of Business Administration
Subject: Business Administration (incl. MBA)
Administering location: Chapel Hill, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location. · Mixed (live + self-paced)
In-person requirements: Campus visits required
Duration: 18–36 months · 62 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: October 12, 2026 · January 2027
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

UNC-Chapel Hill Online Master of Applied Data Science

Master'sMADSMaster of Applied Data Science
Subject: Data Science & Analytics · Artificial Intelligence
Administering location: Chapel Hill, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: Optional campus visits
Duration: About five terms (approximately 20 months) on the standard track; as few as four terms (15–16 months) accelerated (standard track, two courses per term) · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $1,211.78 per credit · In-state · 2024-2025
Next deadline: October 20, 2026 · January 2027 (start January 6, 2027)
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Informatics and Analytics, M.S.

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Informatics and Analytics
Subject: Data Science & Analytics
Administering location: Greensboro, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $150 per credit · Tuition differential for MS Informatics & Analytics (on-campus and distance), in addition to graduate tuition · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Library and Information Science, M.L.I.S.

Master'sMLISMaster of Library and Information Science
Subject: Higher Education Administration
Administering location: Greensboro, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Synchronous (live sessions)
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified
Tuition: Tuition: $20 per credit · Tuition differential for MS Library Information Studies (on-campus and distance), in addition to graduate tuition · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro

MBA

Master'sMBAMaster of Business Administration
Subject: Business Administration (incl. MBA)
Administering location: Greensboro, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: as little as 21 months (Stated as possible in some cases for Bryan School students; no standard length printed.) · 42 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $200 per credit · Tuition differential for MBA courses (on-campus and distance), in addition to graduate tuition · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Online Master's in Nursing — Nursing Leadership and Management

Master'sMSNMaster of Science in Nursing
Subject: Nursing Leadership
Administering location: Greensboro, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: 7 semesters, beginning with a fall admission · 32 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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