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Find the graduate pathway that meets you where you are and moves you forward. In your guide, Put Your Career Goals in Motion at CSU, you’ll explore programs, flexible learning options and resources that can help you turn your goals into career momentum.
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Graduate study at CSU connects classroom learning to research, clinical work, labs, internships, service, and community-based experience.
At CSU, education is shaped by research momentum. The university’s Carnegie designation and path toward R2 classification reflect a growing commitment to discovery, scholarship, and applied impact.
Learn more about CSU's Carnegie Research DesignationDepending on your program, you can gain experience through internships, labs, clinical work, field experiences, or community-based projects that connect what you learn in class to real-world settings.
Discover Graduate and Professional StudiesReview cost and funding details and discover scholarships, loans, and other financial aid options that make graduate education more accessible than ever.
Your graduate or professional financial aid process starts with the FAFSA, which helps establish eligibility for federal, state, and CSU aid programs.
Review FAFSA stepsDegree-seeking students may be able to explore Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, TEACH Grant funding, graduate assistantships, student employment, veterans benefits, and private education loans.
Learn more about funding optionsCSU publishes graduate, doctoral, and pharmacy tuition by credit hour, along with mandatory fees and separate fee categories that may apply based on your program or enrollment.
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