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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.

291Master's Degree
JH Johns Hopkins University logo
QS World #24 #13 in United States United States

Anatomy Education

Johns Hopkins University — The Master's degree in Anatomy Education at Johns Hopkins University is designed for professionals looking to deepen their understanding of anatomical sciences and improv...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
292Master's Degree
JH Johns Hopkins University logo
QS World #24 #13 in United States United States

Applied Biomedical Engineering

Johns Hopkins University — The Master's in Applied Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to solving complex medical challenges usin...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
293Master's Degree
JH Johns Hopkins University logo
QS World #24 #13 in United States United States

Applied Economics

Johns Hopkins University — The Master's in Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University equips students with robust analytical skills and a solid understanding of economic theory, preparing them t...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
294Master's Degree
JH Johns Hopkins University logo
QS World #24 #13 in United States United States

Applied Health Sciences Informatics

Johns Hopkins University — The Master's Degree in Applied Health Sciences Informatics at Johns Hopkins University is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to leverage d...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
295Master's Degree
JH Johns Hopkins University logo
QS World #24 #13 in United States United States

Applied and Computational Mathematics

Johns Hopkins University — The Master's degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University equips students with a robust understanding of mathematical theories and practica...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
300Master's Degree
UC University of California, Los Angeles logo
QS World #40 #17 in United States United States

Environmental Science and Engineering

University of California, Los Angeles — The Master's degree in Environmental Science and Engineering at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) delves into the intricate relationship between the environ...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Environmental Engineering
301Master's Degree
UC University of California, Los Angeles logo
QS World #40 #17 in United States United States

Filmmaking

University of California, Los Angeles — The Master's Degree in Filmmaking at the University of California-Los Angeles is designed for aspiring filmmakers who wish to deepen their knowledge and hone their techni...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Film & Television
302Master's Degree
UC University of California, Los Angeles logo
QS World #40 #17 in United States United States

Management

University of California, Los Angeles — The Master's Degree in Management at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) equips students with essential business knowledge and management skills required to...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
303Master's Degree
UC University of California, Los Angeles logo
QS World #40 #17 in United States United States

Public Health

University of California, Los Angeles — Overview of the Master's in Public HealthThe Master's in Public Health (MPH) at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) equips students with a comprehensive under...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Public Health
304Master's Degree
UC University of California, Los Angeles logo
QS World #40 #17 in United States United States

Statistics

University of California, Los Angeles — The Master's Degree in Statistics at the University of California, Los Angeles is designed to equip students with the analytical skills required to interpret and manage d...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Statistics
305Master's Degree
UC University of California, Davis logo
QS World #114 #29 in United States United States

Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry

University of California, Davis — The Master's Degree in Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry at the University of California-Davis delves deep into the chemistry of agricultural systems and the envir...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Environmental Science
306Master's Degree
GI Georgia Institute of Technology logo
QS World #123 #31 in United States United States

Aerospace Engineering – Online Degree

Georgia Institute of Technology — The Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology offers an immersive online learning experience designed to equip students with advance...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
307Master's Degree
GI Georgia Institute of Technology logo
QS World #123 #31 in United States United States

Analytics

Georgia Institute of Technology — The Master's in Analytics program at Georgia Institute of Technology is designed to equip students with advanced analytical skills necessary to thrive in today’s data-dri...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
308Master's Degree
GI Georgia Institute of Technology logo
QS World #123 #31 in United States United States

Analytics

Georgia Institute of Technology — The Master's Degree in Analytics at the Georgia Institute of Technology is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to analyze and interpret data effectively....

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
309Master's Degree
GI Georgia Institute of Technology logo
QS World #123 #31 in United States United States

Analytics — Online Degree

Georgia Institute of Technology — The Master of Science in Analytics at Georgia Institute of Technology is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to interpret and anal...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
310Master's Degree
GI Georgia Institute of Technology logo
QS World #123 #31 in United States United States

Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies

Georgia Institute of Technology — The Master's Degree in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus equips students with essential skills for effective comm...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
311Master's Degree
GI Georgia Institute of Technology logo
QS World #123 #31 in United States United States

Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies

Georgia Institute of Technology — The Master's degree in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology is designed to enhance students' understanding of language use i...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
312Master's Degree
GI Georgia Institute of Technology logo
QS World #123 #31 in United States United States

Biology

Georgia Institute of Technology — The Master's in Biology at Georgia Institute of Technology is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of biological concepts and their applications in...

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

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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