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Ready to Make a Significant Impact in your Field?

Charlotte offers 25 doctoral programs designed for aspiring scholars and researchers like you. With a strong emphasis on original research, innovative methodologies and rigorous academic training, doctoral programs provide the ideal environment to cultivate your intellectual curiosity and achieve your highest aspirations.
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$1 MILLION
BOOSTED LIFETIME EARNINGS – Compared to individuals with a bachelor’s degree alone
A graduate degree can significantly increase your earning potential over time — giving you a long-term return on your investment in education.
$930,000
LIFETIME RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Those with a graduate degree often enter the job market with higher starting salaries, opening doors to leadership roles and long-term growth, compared to North Carolinians without graduate degrees.

Your Questions, Answered Virtually

Learn what it’s like to be a Charlotte grad student — join a virtual info session to explore programs, ask questions and connect with our admissions team from wherever you are.

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Fund Your Future at Charlotte

UNC Charlotte offers a range of funding options to help make your graduate education more affordable. From assistantships and financial aid to cost calculators and budgeting tools, you’ll find resources to plan wisely and confidently invest in your future.

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Estimate Your Tuition

Use our cost calculator to estimate tuition, fees and other expenses based on your program and course load — so you can plan your budget from the start.

Assistantship Opportunities

Graduate assistantships offer valuable experience — plus tuition support and a stipend. Explore opportunities to work with faculty, support campus programs, or assist in research.

Graduate Financial Aid

Learn about loans, grants and other financial aid options available to graduate students, including how to apply through FAFSA and access support through Niner Central.

Your Charlotte Network for Life

Your connection to UNC Charlotte doesn’t end at graduation. Join a powerful, global network of 150,000+ alumni — with access to exclusive career resources, networking events and opportunities to stay involved, wherever life takes you.
Learn About Niner Networks

See Where Our Graduates Work

Our graduates are building meaningful careers locally and globally. These are just a few of the leading employers where Charlotte alumni are making an impact.

Companies
Ally, Amazon, Apple, Atrium Health, Bank of America, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Duke Energy, Google, Lowe’s, Meta, National Labs, Novant Health, TIAA, Wells Fargo and More
Alumni Locations
Top States & Countries: North Carolina, South Carolina, California, Canada, China, Germany, India, Massachusetts, Texas, Washington, D.C. and More

Niners in Action: Where Grads Are Making Moves

Discover how Charlotte graduates are using their degrees to lead, serve and thrive across industries, communities and the world.

Meet Graduate Niners

Pranamita Chakraborti

Ph.D. in Chemistry and Nanoscale Science
Klein College of Science
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Sharon Gillard

Dual Degree: Master of Public Health and M.A. in Anthropology, 2025
College of Health and Human Services
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Kaitlin Klotz

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences
Klein College of Science
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Kingsford Onyina

Ph.D. in Public Policy
College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences
konyina@charlotte.edu
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Momentum in Motion: Success Stories from Charlotte Students

Discover how Charlotte Graduate Niners are turning ideas into action — through bold initiatives, career breakthroughs and research that makes a real-world difference.

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Giovanna Omura Receives the Campus Superhero Award for 2025

The Thomas L. Reynolds Center for Graduate Life & Learning (CGLL), in conjunction with partner and sponsor Raju Law, is proud to…

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Graduate Students Showcase Essential Impact of Collegiate Research

On May 20, 2025, two UNC Charlotte graduate students, Lauren Hultquist, a master’s student in Psychology, and Melissa Hatley, a Ph.D….

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Science in Community Connects STEM Researchers with Professional Community

On April 16, Charlotte STEM researchers engaged with business and professional leaders at the Science in Community event held in…

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

You’ve explored the possibilities — now it’s time to make your move. Apply to graduate school at UNC Charlotte and unlock new opportunities — in the classroom, in your career and beyond.
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