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graduate degree

American  
[graj-oo-it-di-gree] / ˈgrædʒ u ɪt dɪˈgri /

noun

graduate degrees plural
  1. an academic degree beyond the level of a bachelor's degree.


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After being accepted to a physics graduate degree programme at Stanford University, Musk quickly dropped out and founded two technology start-ups during the "dotcom boom" of the 1990s.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Two years after earning a graduate degree from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, Coogler wrote and directed "Fruitvale Station," his first feature.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

In early 2019, Price, who has a graduate degree in finance and management, launched a personal finance blog.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

Church worked full time until recently, when he decided to pursue a graduate degree in audiology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

But mother said it would have to happen after she was finished taking graduate degree courses at the University of Arkansas.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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