master's degree
noun
: a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after one or two years of additional study following a bachelor's degree
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Suddenly, Evans says, CNN cared about his master's degree from the University of London, as his dissertation was centered on Al Qaeda.
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Erika went on to obtain her master's degree and pursue a doctorate degree at the conservative, Christian school, Liberty University.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
According to the website, Polidoro has a master's degree in film and audiovisual history, theory and criticism.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Lann has a master's degree in peace and development studies and political science, per her LinkedIn page.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Erika went on to obtain her master's degree and pursue a doctorate degree at the conservative, Christian school, Liberty University.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
According to the website, Polidoro has a master's degree in film and audiovisual history, theory and criticism.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Lann has a master's degree in peace and development studies and political science, per her LinkedIn page.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Master's degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%27s%20degree. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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