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4,407 Best Master's Programs in the United States

There are 4,407 Master's programs in the United States, spread across 524 universities, typically lasting 1–2 years. Courses from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and University of Chicago come first, because those universities rank highest.

25Master's Degree
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Art Therapy and Creativity Development

Pratt Institute — The Master's program in Art Therapy and Creativity Development at Pratt Institute is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge essential for facilitating a...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
29Master's Degree
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Art and Design Education

Pratt Institute — The Master of Arts in Art and Design Education at Pratt Institute is designed for individuals who are passionate about art and design and wish to teach these disciplines...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
30Master's Degree
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Art and Design Education

Pratt Institute — Overview of the Art and Design Education CourseThe Master's Degree in Art and Design Education at Pratt Institute is designed for aspiring educators and practitioners who...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
32Master's Degree
II Indiana Institute of Technology logo
United States

Artificial Intelligence

Indiana Institute of Technology — The Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence at Indiana Institute of Technology offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for students eager to delve into the world of...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
34Master's Degree
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Arts and Cultural Management

Pratt Institute — The Master's Degree in Arts and Cultural Management at Pratt Institute-Main provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of managing arts organiza...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
35Master's Degree
PI Pratt Institute logo
United States

Arts and Cultural Management

Pratt Institute — The Master's degree in Arts and Cultural Management at Pratt Institute prepares students for leadership roles within the dynamic fields of arts, culture, and community en...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
37Master's Degree
AG Ana G. Mendez University logo
Orlando, Florida, United States

Arts with specialization in Public Relations

Ana G. Mendez University — Course OverviewThe Master's Degree in Arts with a specialization in Public Relations at Ana G. Mendez University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive unde...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
39Master's Degree
UP University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez logo
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, United States

Bioingeniería

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez — The Master's degree in Bioengineering at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez encompasses a multidisciplinary approach that integrates principles of engineering with bi...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering

How these courses are ranked

33 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #1 (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Stanford University has the largest research record in this group, with 89,857,545 citations and an h-index of 2,527. 24 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Business & Management (820), Education (611), Medicine & Health Sciences (599) and Social Sciences & Psychology (460). The usual length is 1–2 years and null. 82% are full-time and 679 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Pratt Institute offers the widest choice, with 73 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's in the United States?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (QS World #1), Stanford University (QS World #3) and University of Chicago (QS World #13) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Master's course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with null the next most common.

When do Master's courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's online with a university in the United States?

679 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's courses in the United States?

Pratt Institute, with 73, ahead of University of Texas at Tyler (60).

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