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5,210 Best Master's Programs in the United States

There are 5,210 Master's programs in the United States, spread across 578 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.

1Master's Degree
DU Davenport University logo
United States

1-Year Pathway, MBA

Davenport University — The 1-Year Pathway MBA Program at Davenport University is designed to equip international students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for effective leadership...

Master's DegreeLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
2Master's Degree
DU Davenport University logo
United States

2-Year Pathway, MBA

Davenport University — The 2-Year Pathway MBA program at Davenport University is designed for international students seeking to enhance their managerial skills and prepare for leadership roles...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
7Master's Degree
AG Ana G. Mendez University logo
Orlando, Florida, United States

Accountancy

Ana G. Mendez University — The Master's Degree in Accountancy at Ana G. Mendez University is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with advanced skills in accounting, finance, and busi...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
8Master's Degree
UP University of Pittsburgh Medical Center logo
United States

Accounting, MMA

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — The Master of Accountancy (Accounting, MMA) is a professional program designed for students whose primary career interests are accounting and assurance services. It prepa...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Mode
—Intake
Professional Accounting & Finance
9Master's Degree
CS Connecticut State University System logo
United States

Addiction Studies

Connecticut State University System — The Master's Degree in Addiction Studies at Connecticut State University System offers a comprehensive curriculum that dives deep into the various aspects of addiction an...

Master's DegreeLevel
38 CreditsDuration
BlendedMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
10Master's Degree
UP University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez logo
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, United States

Administración de Empresas (Programa General)

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez — El programa de Administración de Empresas (Programa General) en la Universidad de Puerto Rico-Mayagüez está diseñado para preparar a los estudiantes para enfrentar los re...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
12Master's Degree
CN California National University logo
United States

Aerospace Engineering (MS)

California National University — Aerospace Engineering (MS) at California National University is a master’s-level program with a curriculum that allows students to specialize in aerodynamics and fluid me...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Mode
—Intake
Aerospace Engineering
13Master's Degree
UP University of Pittsburgh Medical Center logo
United States

Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, MS

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — The Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics MS (MSAEM) is offered through the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics as an on-campus program and an off-campus (dis...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Mode
—Intake
Aerospace Engineering
15Master's Degree
UP University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez logo
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, United States

Agronomía

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez — Course OverviewThe Master’s degree in Agronomy at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is designed to deepen students’ understanding of agricultural sciences, focusing...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Agriculture & Environment
16Master's Degree
UP University of Pittsburgh Medical Center logo
United States

Anthropology, MA

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — The Anthropology MA is a research degree offered in all four fields of anthropology: archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and sociocultural anth...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Mode
—Intake
Anthropology
17Master's Degree
CS Connecticut State University System logo
United States

Applied Behavior Analysis

Connecticut State University System — The Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at the Connecticut State University System offers students a robust curriculum focusing on the principles and pract...

Master's DegreeLevel
30 CreditsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
18Master's Degree
CS Connecticut State University System logo
United States

Applied Data Science

Connecticut State University System — The Master's Degree in Applied Data Science at Connecticut State University System provides an in-depth understanding of data analysis techniques, machines learning, and...

Master's DegreeLevel
30 CreditsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Data Science
19Master's Degree
CS Connecticut State University System logo
United States

Applied Linguistics

Connecticut State University System — The Master's degree in Applied Linguistics at Connecticut State University System offers an in-depth exploration of language and its practical applications in real-world...

Master's DegreeLevel
36 CreditsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Applied Linguistics
21Master's Degree
UP University of Pittsburgh Medical Center logo
United States

Applied Statistics, MS

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — The Master of Science in Applied Statistics provides training in statistics fundamentals and professional development, covering required applied statistics courses such a...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Mode
Fall term start is recommendedIntake
Statistics
22Master's Degree
CS Connecticut State University System logo
United States

Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management

Connecticut State University System — The Master's Degree in Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management at Connecticut State University System offers a comprehensive exploration of the past and the manageme...

Master's DegreeLevel
36 CreditsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
23Master's Degree
CN California National University logo
United States

Architecture (M.Arch)

California National University — The Architecture (M.Arch) Program leads to the Master of Architecture as the first professional degree. It is oriented toward the professional practice of architecture.Th...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Mode
—Intake
Built Environment
24Master's Degree
CN California National University logo
United States

Architecture (MS)

California National University — The School of Architecture offers a Master of Science (MS) in Architecture that is a non-professional program. It is oriented toward advanced practice, scholarship, and r...

Master's DegreeLevel
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Mode
—Intake
Built Environment

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How these courses are ranked

37 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 97,093,777 citations and an h-index of 2,677. 26 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 Education (537), Medicine & Health Sciences (463), Business Administration (MBA) (459) and Business & Management (386). The usual length is 1–2 years and 2 years. 83% are full-time and 750 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (96% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (94% 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 2 years the next most common.

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

Fall is the main intake — 96% 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?

750 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 Louisiana at Lafeyette (65).

Earnings and debt behind a US degree

Tuition is only half of the decision. The US Department of Education publishes median earnings and median student debt for each individual degree programme, and our sister site TopUniversitiesUSA is built on that federal file.

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