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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.

1105Master's Degree
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#324 in United States United States

Art (MFA)

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley — The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Art at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is an advanced degree program designed to deepen students' artistic practice and theoret...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
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Art History - Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS)

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley — The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) with a focus on Art History at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley provides a comprehensive examination of th...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
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1109Master's Degree
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Bilingual Education (MED)

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley — The Master of Education in Bilingual Education at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley prepares educators to teach in bilingual settings effectively. The program cov...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MS)

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley — Course OverviewThe Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers an in-depth exploration of the biochemical...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
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#324 in United States United States

Bioethics (MS)

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley — The Master of Science in Bioethics program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is designed for students interested in the moral implications of advances in healt...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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#324 in United States United States

Biology (MS)

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley — The Master of Science in Biology program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers students a comprehensive understanding of biological sciences through rigorou...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
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#324 in United States United States

Biomedical Engineering (MS)

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley — The Master's in Biomedical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and technical skills essential f...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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#324 in United States United States

Business Administration (MBA)

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley — The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge require...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
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#324 in United States United States

Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MS)

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley — The Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley equips students with essential skills that merge the...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
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#324 in United States United States

Chemistry (MS)

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley — The Master of Science in Chemistry program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of modern chemi...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
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#324 in United States United States

Civil Engineering (MS)

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley — The Master's degree in Civil Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is designed for students seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills in the field o...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
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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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