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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Darline Graham, a mother of two, earned a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston, a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling and is a certified public manager, according to the release. Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 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 After college, Ortiz pursued his master's degree. Joy Resmovits For The Trace, CBS News, 23 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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