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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.
The University of Alabama — Course OverviewThe Master's degree in Women's Studies at The University of Alabama offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of women, gender, and sexuality. This...
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University of Texas at Arlington
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Clemson University — The Master's degree in English offers students a comprehensive understanding of literature, language, and writing. This program focuses on developing critical analysis sk...
Clemson University — The Master's Degree in Finance at Clemson University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip international students with a deep understanding of financial the...
Clemson University — The Master’s Degree in History at Clemson University offers a comprehensive exploration of the past, emphasizing critical thinking and analytical skills. This program cov...
Clemson University — The Master's Degree in Nursing at Clemson University is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses, leaders, and educators in the nursing field. This comprehensive prog...
Clemson University — The Master's Degree in Physics at Clemson University offers a deep dive into the fundamental principles of physics, exploring advanced topics that prepare students for bo...
Augusta University — The EDS in Advanced Educational Studies program at Augusta University is designed for educators aiming to deepen their knowledge and enhance their skills in a range of ad...
Augusta University — The EDS in Educational Leadership at Augusta University is designed for aspiring professionals seeking to create impactful changes in educational settings. This program e...
Augusta University — The MA in Information Security Management at Augusta University is designed to prepare students for a successful career in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity. Th...
Augusta University — The MBA in Business Administration at Augusta University is designed to equip international students with advanced management skills and business acumen required for lead...
Augusta University — The MED in Counselor Education at Augusta University is a comprehensive program designed for aspiring counselors, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessa...
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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".
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.
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.
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.
Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with null the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
679 of these courses are listed as online.
Pratt Institute, with 73, ahead of University of Texas at Tyler (60).
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