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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.

4054Master's Degree
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#1,603 in United States United States

Master of Arts in Chinese and Asian Affairs

Institute for World Politics — The Master of Arts in Chinese and Asian Affairs program at the Institute for World Politics offers an in-depth exploration of the political, cultural, and economic landsc...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
4055Master's Degree
IW Institute for World Politics logo
#1,603 in United States United States

Master of Arts in Counterintelligence Studies

Institute for World Politics — The Master of Arts in Counterintelligence Studies at the Institute for World Politics equips students with a robust understanding of the principles and practices of count...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Economics & Public Policy
4056Master's Degree
IW Institute for World Politics logo
#1,603 in United States United States

Master of Arts in Cyber Statecraft

Institute for World Politics — The Master of Arts in Cyber Statecraft at the Institute for World Politics is an innovative program that explores the intersection of technology, security, and foreign po...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT

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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