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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.

3937Master's Degree
MV Mississippi Valley State University logo
#1,464 in United States United States

Environmental Health

Mississippi Valley State University — The Master's Degree in Environmental Health at Mississippi Valley State University is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the environmental f...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Agriculture & Environment
3954Master's Degree
YH Young Harris College logo
#1,472 in United States United States

Leadership and Supervision

Young Harris College — The Master's Degree in Leadership and Supervision offered at Young Harris College is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required for effec...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
3955Master's Degree
YH Young Harris College logo
#1,472 in United States United States

Teaching

Young Harris College — The Master’s Degree in Teaching at Young Harris College is designed to equip aspiring educators with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in diverse educational s...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
3956Master's Degree
OB Oklahoma Baptist University logo
#1,484 in United States United States

Master of Arts in Teaching

Oklahoma Baptist University — The Master of Arts in Teaching program at Oklahoma Baptist University is designed to equip future educators with the essential skills and pedagogical knowledge required t...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
3957Master's Degree
OB Oklahoma Baptist University logo
#1,484 in United States United States

Master of Business Administration

Oklahoma Baptist University — The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Oklahoma Baptist University is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
3958Master's Degree
OB Oklahoma Baptist University logo
#1,484 in United States United States

Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy

Oklahoma Baptist University — The Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Oklahoma Baptist University provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the essential skil...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
3959Master's Degree
EM Eastern Mennonite University logo
#1,488 in United States United States

Dual Degree: MDiv/MA in Conflict Transformation

Eastern Mennonite University — The Dual Degree program combining Master of Divinity (MDiv) and Master of Arts (MA) in Conflict Transformation at Eastern Mennonite University provides a unique academic...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
3960Master's Degree
EM Eastern Mennonite University logo
#1,488 in United States United States

Dual Degree: MDiv/MA in Counseling

Eastern Mennonite University — The Dual Degree program in Master of Divinity (MDiv) and Master of Arts in Counseling (MA) at Eastern Mennonite University provides an integrative education that blends t...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology

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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