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

Examples of master's degree in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Since retiring and earning her master's degree in social work at Arizona State University in 2023, Schmitt splits her time between Nashville, where her boyfriend lives, her family's home in Michigan and the Phelps' residence in Arizona. —

Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024 Parshall graduated from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute with a master's degree in science, health and environmental reporting. —

Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 25 July 2024 Crew members must have a master's degree with STEM qualifications and experience in the field or a minimum of 1,000 hours piloting an aircraft or the requisite military experience. —

Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 8 July 2024 Comparing Electrolyte Drinks: Which Ones Are the Best? 3 Sources By Kayla Hui, MPH Hui is a health writer with a master's degree in public health. —

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