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Apply to the MEM Program
Last Updated: 08/31/2022 and all information on this page is accurate and up-to-date
How do I Apply for the MEM Program?
Looking to apply to the Master of Engineering program? We accept applications from undergraduate majors in engineering. We also welcome applicants with degrees in the behavioral, physical, mathematical sciences, computer science, and other related STEM fields. For most entry-level graduate courses, you will need to have some experience in:
- Mathematics (single variable calculus)
- Statistics (intro level)
You will benefit from undergraduate courses or experience in computer programming. If you are interested in a specific concentration, you may benefit from undergraduate courses or experience in matrix/linear algebra, but this is not required.
Physical, behavioral and management sciences (economics, business, accounting) experience is also desirable.
GRE not required for admissions through Spring 2023.
Application Procedures
Read through the NC State Graduate Catalog for important Graduate School information such as:
Program Costs
NC State’s Master of Engineering Management program offers one of the highest values for a professional degree in the United States. The following are the estimated cost breakdowns for both our on-campus and online programs on a per-semester basis. See estimates of the total cost.
| Hours | Tuition | Tuition Increment | Required Fees | COE Program Enhancement | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 505.28 | 729.17 | 144.74 | 83.33 | 1,462.52 |
| 2 | 1,010.56 | 1,458.34 | 289.47 | 166.66 | 2,925.03 |
| 3 | 1,515.84 | 2,187.51 | 434.21 | 249.99 | 4,387.55 |
| 4 | 2,021.12 | 2,916.68 | 578.94 | 333.32 | 5,850.06 |
| 5 | 2,526.40 | 3,645.85 | 723.68 | 416.65 | 7,312.58 |
| 6 | 3,031.68 | 4,375.02 | 868.42 | 499.98 | 8,775.10 |
| 7 | 3,536.96 | 5,104.19 | 1,013.15 | 583.31 | 10,237.61 |
| 8 | 4,042.24 | 5,833.36 | 1,157.89 | 666.64 | 11,700.13 |
| 9+ | 4,547.50 | 6,562.50 | 1,302.63 | 750.00 | 13,162.63 |
| Hours | Tuition | Tuition Increment | Required Fees | COE Program Enhancement | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,572.28 | 756.11 | 144.74 | 83.33 | 2,556.46 |
| 2 | 3,114.56 | 1,512.22 | 289.47 | 166.66 | 5,112.91 |
| 3 | 4,716.83 | 2,268.33 | 434.21 | 249.99 | 7,669.36 |
| 4 | 6,289.11 | 3,024.44 | 578.94 | 333.32 | 10,225.81 |
| 5 | 7,861.39 | 3,780.56 | 723.68 | 416.65 | 12,782.28 |
| 6 | 9,433.67 | 4,536.67 | 868.42 | 499.98 | 15,338.74 |
| 7 | 11,005.94 | 5,292.78 | 1,013.15 | 583.31 | 17,895.18 |
| 8 | 12,578.22 | 6,048.89 | 1,157.89 | 666.64 | 20,451.64 |
| 9+ | 14,150.50 | 6,805.00 | 1,302.63 | 750.00 | 23,008.13 |
| Hours | Tuition | MEM-CITI | Required Fees | COE Program Enhancement | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 505.28 | 729.17 | 27.79 | 83.33 | 1,345.57 |
| 2 | 1,010.56 | 1,458.34 | 55.58 | 166.66 | 2,691.14 |
| 3 | 1,515.84 | 2,187.51 | 83.37 | 249.99 | 4,036.71 |
| 4 | 2,021.12 | 2,916.68 | 111.16 | 333.32 | 5,382.28 |
| 5 | 2,526.40 | 3,645.85 | 138.95 | 416.65 | 6,727.85 |
| 6 | 3,031.68 | 4,375.02 | 166.74 | 499.98 | 8,073.42 |
| 7 | 3,536.96 | 5,104.19 | 194.53 | 583.31 | 9,418.99 |
| 8 | 4,042.24 | 5,833.36 | 222.32 | 666.64 | 10,764.56 |
| 9 | 4,547.50 | 6,562.50 | 250.11 | 750.00 | 12,110.11 |
| Each additional hour is billed incrementally | |||||
| Hours | Tuition | MEM-CITI | Required Fees | COE Program Enhancement | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,572.28 | 756.11 | $27.79 | 83.33 | 2,439.51 |
| 2 | 3,144.56 | 1,512.22 | $55.58 | 166.66 | 4,879.02 |
| 3 | 4,716.83 | 2,268.33 | $83.37 | 249.99 | 7,318.52 |
| 4 | 6,289.11 | 3,024.44 | $111.16 | 333.32 | 9,758.03 |
| 5 | 7,861.39 | 3,780.55 | $138.95 | 416.65 | 12,197.54 |
| 6 | 9,433.68 | 4,536.66 | $166.74 | 499.98 | 14,637.06 |
| 7 | 11,005.94 | 5,292.77 | $194.53 | 583.31 | 17,076.55 |
| 8 | 12,578.22 | 6,048.88 | $222.32 | 666.64 | 19,516.06 |
| 9 | 14,150.50 | 6,804.99 | $250.11 | 750.00 | 21,955.60 |
| Each additional hour is billed incrementally | |||||
How to Help Pay for Your MEM Degree
Because the Master of Engineering Management program is a professional degree, not a research degree, you will likely have to pay your own tuition costs. This arrangement is similar to other professional programs in different fields like management (MBA degree), law (JD degree), and medicine (MD degree). Fortunately, there are many other viable pathways for funding your NC State MEM education. To assist you in your research, we have compiled the following list of options you may wish to explore.
Financial Aid
NC State offers you a broad range of financial assistance options that help with tuition and living expenses while you pursue your advanced degrees. For complete details, visit NC State Financial Support.
Loans
There are several different types of loans available to you, the student, including federal, Direct PLUS, private and short-term loans. For complete details, see NC State Loans.
Work On-Campus
While enrolled in the program, you can work in a variety of places, such as campus libraries and various departments within NC State University. For complete details, go to NC State Student Employment.
Payment Plan.
NC State University allows all students to pay education expenses monthly instead of being due all at once. For complete details, see NC State Payment Plans.