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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Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander Mission commander Reid Wiseman, 50, was born in Baltimore, earned a degree in computer and science engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a master's degree in systems engineering from Johns Hopkins University. William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 The award-winning journalist and former teacher holds a master's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Mar. 2026 Rodriguez received both her undergraduate degree in management and her master's degree in Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University. Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026 Hubbard has a master's degree in criminal justice and spent more than 30 years in law enforcement. Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2026.

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