master's degree
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master's degrees
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He graduated as an electrical engineer from Oregon State University, and then with a master's degree in the same field from Stanford University.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Andrus is a manufacturing operations manager and Jolivet is an aftercare teacher who is studying for a master’s degree in social work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
The first episode featured Kor Skeete, a man who wanted to tell his trivia team that he had lied for 12 years about having a master’s degree.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
He has a degree in computer engineering, and his wife has a master’s degree in engineering and is also well employed.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
She worked so hard, teaching all day, then studying at night for her master's degree.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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