Ranking Snapshot
US Rank
#64
QS Rank
#272
Graduate Rankings
Education
Education
#26
Engineering
Engineering
#28
Biological / Agricultural Engineering
#5
Nuclear Engineering
#7
Health
Social Work
#95
Public Affairs
Public Affairs
#64
Nonprofit Management
#30
Public Management and Leadership
#38
Public Policy Analysis
#36
Science
Statistics
#18
Mathematics
#46
Chemistry
#57
Physics
#62
Earth Sciences
#73
Biological Sciences
#90
Social Sciences and Humanities
Sociology
#51
Economics
#61
History
#86
Psychology
#95
Computer Science
Computer Science
#46
NC State is a research-driven public university best known for engineering, computer science, statistics, business, agriculture, design, and textiles. Located in Raleigh and connected to the Research Triangle, it offers students strong access to tech, biotech, manufacturing, and startup ecosystems.
The university is especially attractive to students who want practical, career-oriented education in a high-growth region. Its culture tends to reward initiative, project-based learning, and students who are comfortable in a large, academically focused public university.
