Kentucky State University offers graduate programs leading to the following degrees:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Behavioral Science (MIBS)
• Master of Arts in Special Education with Certification (LBD)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Aquatic Sciences (MSAQU)
• Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)
• Master of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering (MBAE)
• Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Technology (MEST)
• Master of Social Work (MSW online only)
• Master of Science in Sports Analytics (pending CPE/SACSCOC approval December 2025)

These programs are described under the Graduate Program Descriptions section of this catalog. The descriptions include program specific requirements for admission and degree completion.

Some of these programs also offer postgraduate certificates. These certificate programs can be completed as either stand-alone certificates or as part of a graduate degree. The information related to graduate-level certificates is listed in the individual program areas. The certificates and programs they are under are:

• Environmental Agriculture – Environmental Studies Program
• Environmental Methods – Environmental Studies Program
• Environmental Policy and Decision Making – Environmental Studies Program
• Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences – Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Intelligence Studies – Interdisciplinary Behavioral Science