Graduate School

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Get advanced, real-world experience through hands-on learning, modern labs, and research opportunities. Whether you want to move up in your current job or start a new career, we’ll prepare you to succeed. With our 4+1 Accelerated Program, you can earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years!

150+

Programs options from master to doctoral, designed to match your goals and interests.

Graduate Programs

60+

Years of offering graduate programs that prepare students for real-world success.

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Distinct colleges offering a wide range of graduate-level disciplines.

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Driving Graduate Excellence at A-State

At the helm of Arkansas State University's Graduate School is Dr. Steven Beaupre, a distinguished scientist and academic leader whose career spans elite research, mentorship, and visionary program development.

Graduate School is a surefire way to improve your life, your career, and your impact on the world around you!

Dr. Steven Beaupre

— Dean

As a nationally recognized leader in ecological and evolutionary biology, Dr. Beaupre leads the A-State Graduate School with over three decades of groundbreaking research and academic leadership. He has secured millions in competitive funding from the National Science Foundation and other agencies, advancing conservation science and bioenergetics and is celebrated for his mentorship, innovation, and commitment to student success.

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Take the next step in your academic journey. Start your application or come see firsthand what makes A-State Online a place where you can learn and thrive.

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Graduate Programs

Programs with Purpose

Find the graduate program that aligns with your goals. With a wide range of master’s and doctoral options, A-State helps you deepen your expertise and grow your career across a wide range of disciplines.

With 4+1 accelerated degree options, you can cut down on the time it takes you to graduate!

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Graduate Assistantships

How to Earn While You Learn

There are over 250 graduate assistantships filled each year. These roles provide valuable experience and financial support while you complete your degree.

You can find 3 types of graduate assistantships:

Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA)
Graduate Research Assistants (GRA)
Graduate Administrative Support Assistants (GSA).

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Student Research

Promoting Student Research

Grad students at A-State turn their ideas into real research that impacts the Delta region and beyond. From hands-on projects to faculty-guided studies, our students tackle current challenges. Come explore their work and see how student research shapes shapes our future.

Three Minute Thesis Competition

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Graduate Student Council

The Graduate Student Council serves as the main support organization for graduate students. Graduate Student Council is also an advocate for clarification of graduate student employment and serves to protect the rights of graduate students. The council works for the benefit of the University community and serves as an advocate and resource for A-State students. The council works to recognize, foster, and promote outstanding leadership and high academic achievement among graduate and doctoral students.