graduate degree
noun
an academic degree beyond the level of a bachelor's degree.
graduate degrees
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pluralof graduate degree.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Folks who earn graduate degrees earn higher levels of income,” said Wil Del Pilar, EdTrust senior vice president.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Ritter had a romantic relationship with the 71-year-old Schmidt after they met in 2020 while she was pursuing graduate degrees in law and business at Columbia University.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
I met smart, ambitious, creative college grads who were waiting tables and taking on other jobs while pursuing internships, creative careers and graduate degrees.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
Includes federal loans for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026
He has graduate degrees from a prestigious university.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
