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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.
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Western Carolina University — The Master of Science in Biology at Western Carolina University is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of biological sciences through a rigorous c...
Western Carolina University — The Master of Science in Chemistry program at Western Carolina University offers a comprehensive study of chemical sciences, allowing students to deepen their understandi...
Western Carolina University — The Master of Construction Management (MCM) program at Western Carolina University equips students with advanced knowledge and skills essential for successful careers in...
Western Carolina University — The Master of Arts in English at Western Carolina University offers a comprehensive exploration of literature, composition, and language studies. This program is designed...
Western Carolina University — The Master of Arts in History at Western Carolina University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of historical perspectives, methodologies, and the criti...
Western Carolina University — The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Western Carolina University offers an advanced education designed for aspiring nurses who wish to elevate their expertis...
Western Carolina University — The Master's Degree in Psychology at Western Carolina University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles and practices. The curri...
University of Maine at Farmington — The Master of Education in Instructional Technology program at the University of Maine at Farmington is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary...
University of Maine at Farmington — The Master’s in Counseling Psychology with a Creative Arts Focus at the University of Maine at Farmington is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in mental...
University of Maine at Farmington — The Master’s in Early Childhood Education (M.S.Ed.) at the University of Maine at Farmington is an advanced program designed for educators looking to deepen their experti...
University of Maine at Farmington — The Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) program at the University of Maine at Farmington is designed for individuals seeking to advance their careers in the field of education....
University of Maine at Farmington — The Master’s in Educational Leadership (M.S. Ed.) at the University of Maine at Farmington is designed for aspiring leaders in the field of education. This comprehensive...
University of Maine at Farmington — The Master’s in Mathematics Education (M.S. Ed.) at the University of Maine at Farmington is designed for educators aiming to deepen their understanding of mathematics te...
University of Maine at Farmington — The Master's in Special Education at the University of Maine at Farmington is designed to equip future educators with the specialized skills needed to support students wi...
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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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