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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Analisa is a United States Army veteran and holds a master's degree in strategic communication from Quinnipiac University. Analisa Novak, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024 Bryner has an English degree from Salisbury University, a master's degree in biogeochemistry and environmental sciences from the University of Maryland and a graduate science journalism degree from New York University. Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024 Parshall graduated from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute with a master's degree in science, health and environmental reporting. Carin Leong, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2024 Tamar has her master's degree in nutrition and exercise physiology from Teachers College, Columbia University. Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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