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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Dorothy Spencer received a master's degree in education and became a teacher. Katie Howe, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Sandarsh Krishna Murthy, 26, who had been reported missing on April 28, was on track to receive a master's degree in computer science from ASU and already had a job lined up, family members have said. Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2026 Max graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Pitzer College and a master's degree in film from American University, according to the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity. Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Today, Roberts reports on the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, the Los Angeles Clippers and USC athletics while also preparing to begin a master's degree program at the University of Southern California. Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for master's degree

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“Master's degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%27s%20degree. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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