North Carolina State University Reviews

"NC State is a place that encourages hands-on learning to better prepare you for your future in the work force."

"NCSU offered a great professional MBA program that challenged and prepared me to fast track my career into decision analytics."

"NC State Computer Science program is pretty great. The graduates are also well sought after by major companies and the university is also close to the Research Triangle Park which is expanding with new companies. NC State's tuition is reasonable compared to some other universities. The professors are also great."

"I enjoyed the Public History program at NC State - the college is very large, but has a vibrant atmosphere. I lived off-campus as a graduate student, and so wasn't as involved in on-campus activities, but it was a friendly and interesting place to go to school."

"The school is very poor they are rip-off. Please do not get your self in. If you do in the near future you will regret your life. They have inexperienced instructors, unqualified professor that do not even know what they are teaching. No communication ... they are very poor."

"In addition to being the largest four-year college in the state, North Carolina State University also ranks #92 among all universities across the nation. Paralleling it's prestige, NC State offers a variety of academic pathways students can take in order to reach their goal as a successful professional. It has numerous academic departments that serve both undergraduate and graduate students. This university is well known for it's engineering and education programs; however, all programs are successful in providing students with a quality education that will prepare them for their future careers. I received my Bachelor's degree in Human Biology, and feel as though the faculty of the Biology department at NC State could not have prepared me for graduate school any more than what it did. Additionally, NC State has taken pride it's strides in diversity. From the addition of new diverse classes to the recruitment of students and faculty from all over the world, in many aspects we see how much NCSU values diversity. While a student at NCSU, I was exposed to people of diverse backgrounds and was granted opportunities to experience other cultures. This allowed me to exchange my differences with others, which in turn, challenged my beliefs and gave me a better understanding of how diversity in a learning community is beneficial. NC State also provides a wide array of student organizations and campus events that grants students the opportunity to be proactive and have a social life, which is critical to having a positive college experience. Attending sporting events, joining student organizations or Greek life, and playing intramural sports are just a few of the many social activities students can be a part of at NC State to bring forth excitement in the college life. North Carolina State University was founded with a goal to create societal and intellectual prosperity. This school is a pre-eminent research enterprise where an exceptional education is provided to high-performing students from across the globe. Attending and graduating from North Carolina State University will be one of the biggest and proudest accomplishments of any admitted student's academic career. Students will receive a quality education, be well prepared for their professional career, and hold dear to their hearts the experience they had at NC State."

"NC State's Engineering program is one of the best in the nation. It provides students with rigorous theory and real world problem solving classes. NC State also provides its students the Southeast's largest career fair with over 250 companies in attendance. I would highly encourage anyone interested in engineering to apply to NC State."

"I am a 2013 graduate of North Carolina State University. I entered the workforce immediately after graduating. I am now at a positive transition in my career which has motivated me to pursue a Master in Legal Studies degree at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. Furthering my education will allow me to progress and meet those long term goals I have set regarding my career and professional development. Taking a few years post-grad to network and grow professionally has enlightened me on what steps to take to succeed. I am currently entrenched in the civil legal services industry and I feel like I have found my niche. The Master of Legal Studies program will allow me to expand my legal knowledge and develop additional skills such as mediation and negotiation of contracts which are very important skills to obtain and have working in civil legal services. I am thrilled to start pursuing a greater me in the Fall at one of US News Best Law Schools!"

"NCSU is a wonderful university made of several different colleges. The professors are knowledgeable and kind. NCSU is in the heart of downtown, Raleigh, NC. This area is also full of work opportunities after graduation."

"NC State's Elementary Education program is an excellent program that combines the best professors and hands on learning for students. With both quality classes and hands on experience, students are able to enter the classroom ready to take care of their own students with the highest quality of care. NC State provides an interesting assortment of courses that allow its students the ability to be experts in reading and math education, but also areas like the arts and STEAM education as well, making for well-rounded teachers."

"North Carolina State University is a great institution. There are so many opportunities to get involved with people from all over the world. I was heavily involved in the community at state and it helped prepare me for my career. I received my B.S. in math education where I was trained on how to teach math to high school students. I am currently a math teacher and I love my job. I love working with my students and I know that my education at State gave me the opportunities I needed to do well in my career. NC State is a big campus but it allows you step out of your comfort zone and grow as a student and individual."

"The program itself is great. Small classes encourage discussion type lectures and personal interaction with professors. Group projects facilitate discussion between students that are using the Public Administration program to work toward similar goals. The worst part of North Carolina State University is the parking. Attempting to visit office buildings or come to campus during daytime hours without the proper permit has proven quite difficult."

"One of the best colleges for industrial engineering"

"I really enjoyed NC State as a college. It is large enough for you to get plugged into some great research opportunities, but department can still be small enough for you to know everybody. It's probably best for people with an Engineering or Agricultural interest, but other programs are good as well. Whatever you do, just don't go to UNC."

"The faculty are extraordinary and very resourceful. Additionally, the classes are challenging but very informative. The only con would be the program's bias towards doctorate students, leaving less opportunities to master's students."

"Good university, but big so a lot of personal attention may not be available. Very good for civil engineering in most ways."

"My graduate program is very small and not on a direct career path (i.e. engineering or math education). However, the professors are great, the work load is competitive but doable, and the faculty is always happy to help direct you or offer guidance."

"It is very competitive and leaves students as experts in their field. However, it is also a program that is not always easy to find a job in unless the student is planning to proceed to another graduate program. My program is M.A. only, for instance, and I am considering getting a Ph.D."

"This is a great program, but the application is very ambiguous, especially since there are so many different areas that you can go into. Many of the higher paying jobs with an ET degree require further education and a graduate degree. My biggest concern with this program is that you don't start taking classes related to your major until your third or fourth year, only after its too late to change your mind if you decide that the material and it's application is not for you. The majority of the classes I took that were related to my major were all very interconnected but they all did not work together to fully prepare me for any one particular job, it was a lot of introductory classes giving a general overview of very important topics but never delving into one particular subject enough to be able pursue that topic right out of college."

"I feel that the ID program could be a little more fun and innovative with projects."