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Accelerate Your Path to a Master’s Degree

What if your path to a master’s degree was already built into your undergraduate experience? At UNC Greensboro, high-achieving undergraduate students can take advantage of our Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMP) — a powerful opportunity that allows you to begin earning graduate-level credit while you’re still an undergraduate and graduate in as little as five years with both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Once enrolled at UNCG and accepted into the program, you can complete up to 12 graduate credit hours before finishing your bachelor’s degree. After graduation, you’ll seamlessly transition into your master’s program and finish in as little as one additional year.

Program Highlights 

  • Graduate faster — earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in as little as 5 years. 
  • Save money — take a year off your graduate school pathway, worth $20,000 or more, plus NC residents pay undergraduate tuition for their master’s year. 
  • Earn more — master’s degree holders can earn up to 20% more than those with only a bachelor’s degree. 
  • Launch your career with advanced credentials and a competitive edge. 
  • Available in a wide range of high-demand master’s programs. 
  • Designed for high-achieving, motivated students. 

AMP isn’t just a perk. It’s a strategic advantage. You’ll graduate faster, save money, strengthen your resume, and enter the workforce with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree — setting yourself apart in an increasingly competitive job market.

Once a Spartan, twice the degree. 

Your future starts here. Why stop at one degree? Below are the participating accelerated master’s programs; however, programs may expand with additional options added over time. These degree programs are already participating in AMP — but with the permission of the program, you can pursue your AMP and benefit from these savings with any master’s degree UNCG offers.

    Participating degree programs at UNC Greensboro:

    • Applied Statistics, M.S. 
    • Biology, M.S. 
    • Chemistry, M.S. 
    • Communication Studies, M.A. 
    • Computer Science, M.S. 
    • English, M.A. 
    • Informatics and Analytics, M.S. 
    • Nanoscience, M.S. 
    • Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, M.A. 
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    Participating degree programs at UNC Greensboro:

    • Accounting, M.S. 
    • Applied Economics, M.A. 
    • Business Administration, M.B.A. 
    • International Business, M.S. 
    • Retail Studies, M.S. 
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    Participating degree programs at UNC Greensboro:

    • Gerontology, M.S. 
    • Parks and Recreation Management, M.S. 
    • Public Affairs, M.P.A. 
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    Participating degree programs at UNC Greensboro:

    • Instructional Technology and Design, M.S. 
    • Library and Information Science, M.L.I.S. 
    • Master of Arts in Teaching, M.A.T. 
    • Teacher Education, M.Ed. 
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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) 

    Once enrolled at UNCG and with a participating major chosen, high-achieving students can apply to AMP during their undergraduate career, typically in their sophomore or junior year. Admission is based on academic performance and program requirements.

    After being accepted into AMP, you can take up to 12 graduate-level credits while completing your bachelor’s degree. These credits count toward your master’s, allowing you to finish your graduate program faster.

    Many students complete their master’s degree in as little as one additional year after finishing their undergraduate program.

    AMP students pay the undergraduate tuition rate during their graduate year, which can result in significant cost savings compared to traditional graduate programs.

    Yes — AMP is designed to allow you to continue your education at UNCG, building on the relationships, resources, and support you’ve already established.

    You should start thinking about AMP before enrolling at UNCG — especially if earning a master’s degree is part of your long-term plan. Once on campus, talk with your academic advisor early to map out your path. 

    Why UNCG? 

    At UNC Greensboro, we take pride in putting students first. Founded in 1891, UNCG is one of the three original schools in the UNC system, with over 130 years’ commitment to fostering diversity, supporting community, and extending opportunity. Today we’re nationally ranked and globally recognized — recently named the #1 Top Online College in North Carolina by Newsweek and the #1 lowest cost public university in the state by The New York Times — and we offer more than 200 programs across every level, including 75 online degrees, as part of our commitment to flexible, high-quality education at an exceptional value.  

    When you choose UNCG, you’re choosing flexibility, opportunity, and a clear path forward — from day one through your master’s degree.

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