master's degree

American  

noun

1. a degree awarded by a graduate school or department, usually to a person who has completed at least one year of graduate study.

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Example Sentences

She has a master's degree in football directorship and has taken on golf as a hobby but wants to help unions across the sport improve facilities and access.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

She studied at East Tennessee State University and later received a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, where she subsequently became an associate professor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

DeBrier, who has a master’s degree and practiced law, explains that reading has been a gift throughout her life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The role typically requires a master’s degree and state license, which can create a higher barrier to entry, but also supports more stable demand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

None of that would have been so daunting if the worst thing in the world was not about to happen: Ms. Sandnes was leaving to get her master’s degree in social work!

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter