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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.

578Master's Degree
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Art Education (PK-12 Certification), M.A.T.

University of South Carolina — The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Art Education with PK-12 certification at the University of South Carolina-Columbia provides a comprehensive pathway for indivi...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
580Master's Degree
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Art Education, M.A.

University of South Carolina — The Master of Arts in Art Education program at the University of South Carolina-Columbia is designed to empower educators to become transformative leaders in the field of...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
582Master's Degree
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Art History, M.A.

University of South Carolina — The Master of Arts in Art History at the University of South Carolina-Columbia offers students a comprehensive exploration of the history, theory, and criticism of art ac...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
584Master's Degree
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Athletic Training, M.S.

University of South Carolina — The Master of Science in Athletic Training at the University of South Carolina-Columbia is designed to prepare students for a professional career in athletic training, fo...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
586Master's Degree
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Biological Sciences, M.S.

University of South Carolina — Explore the Depths of Biological SciencesThe Master of Science in Biological Sciences program at the University of South Carolina-Columbia offers an in-depth exploration...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
588Master's Degree
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Biomedical Engineering, M.E.

University of South Carolina — The Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering program at the University of South Carolina-Columbia is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
590Master's Degree
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Biomedical Engineering, M.S.

University of South Carolina — The Master’s in Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Carolina-Columbia is designed to educate and train professionals capable of integrating engineering prin...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
592Master's Degree
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Biomedical Sciences, M.S.

University of South Carolina — The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program at the University of South Carolina-Columbia is designed for students interested in advancing their knowledge in the...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
594Master's Degree
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Biostatistics, M.S.

University of South Carolina — Course OverviewThe Master of Science in Biostatistics at the University of South Carolina-Columbia offers a rigorous curriculum designed to equip students with advanced s...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
597Master's Degree
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Business Administration, One-Year M.B.A.

University of South Carolina — The One-Year M.B.A. program at the University of South Carolina-Columbia is designed for professionals aiming to enhance their business acumen and leadership skills in a...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
598Master's Degree
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Business Administration, P.M.B.A.

University of South Carolina — The Master of Business Administration (P.M.B.A.) program at the University of South Carolina-Columbia is designed for working professionals seeking to enhance their leade...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
600Master's Degree
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Business Analytics, M.S.

University of South Carolina — The Master of Science in Business Analytics at the University of South Carolina-Columbia is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to analyze complex busine...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management

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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