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The Master’s program usually lays the groundwork for the pursuit of a Ph.D. These programs focus on specialized research, rigorous coursework, and superb faculty mentorship. A graduate degree from Berkeley EECS ensures that you have cultivated the necessary skills to succeed in a career in industry or teaching.

Master of Science (M.S.) Only

Semester Admitted: Fall (August)

Application deadline: mid-December

Full-time Commitment: ~2 years

Location: On-Campus

Focus: Leads to career in industrial R&D or Ph.D.

The Master of Science (MS) program is a very small research program for exceptional applicants with research experience . The MS leads to a PhD or a career in industrial R&D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Only

Full-time Commitment:  5-6 years (starting with a Bachelor’s),  3-5 years (starting with a Master’s)

Focus: Research + teaching experience

A Ph.D. in EECS combines coursework and original research with exceptional faculty mentoring to  prepare for a career in academia or industry.

Both (M.S./Ph.D.)

Full-time Commitment:   5-6 years

Focus: Research preparation for the PhD.

A full program for those who know they would like to pursue a Ph.D at Berkeley.

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2024 Best Grad Schools in the United States for Master's Degrees

There are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which grad school to attend. College Factual has developed its Best Master's Degree Colleges ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision.

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Choosing the Best Grad School for You

We analyzed 1,146 grad schools across the United States to determine which have the best master's degree programs. Our ranking for the best grad schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. The following gives more info on what goes into our ranking factors and why we consider those factors.

Higher Than Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving a master's degree from the school. Recent students who earned a master's degree in the United States entered the job market making an average of $58,425 while those in the top 25 schools on our list made an average of $77,434.

Taking Out Student Loans

In addition to average starting salaries, we also consider the average amount of student loans that graduate students take on while pursuing their master's degree. We consider this number in conjunction with average post-graduation earnings to gauge the difficulty master's recipients will have paying back their loans.

More Ranking Factors That Are Important

We also analyze a number of other factors in addition to average post-graduation earnings and average student debt when coming up with our yearly Best Master's Degree Schools ranking. On a broad level, other factors that go into our rankings include such things as the demand of the school, the student body caliber, if the school has online options, and the educational resources provided by the school.

We go into more detail on these factors on our graduate school ranking methodology page.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Thinking about continuing your education further? Check out our Best Doctorate Degree Schools ranking.

Top Master's Degree Schools in the United States

Learn more about these excellent grad schools below:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology tops this year’s ranking as the best grad school for master’s degrees in the United States for overall quality. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1,803 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average salary of a graduate with a master’s degree from MIT is $107,308 during the early years of their career.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Chicago helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in the United States. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 3,326 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

During the early years of their career, master’s degree graduates from UChicago make an average of $73,139 a year.

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A rank of #3 on our Best Master’s Degree in the United States list means Stanford University is a great place for students working on their degree. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Stanford, California, and it awarded 2,203 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

During the early years of their career, master’s degree graduates from Stanford make an average of $101,186 a year.

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A rank of #4 on our Best Master’s Degree in the United States list means Northwestern University is a great place for students working on their degree. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Evanston, Illinois, and it awarded 5,216 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average salary of a graduate with a master’s degree from Northwestern is $80,937 during the early years of their career.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #5 in the United States on this year’s best master’s degree schools ranking. UPenn is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4,816 master’s degrees to qualified graduate students.

The average salary of a graduate with a master’s degree from UPenn is $90,142 during the early years of their career.

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Harvard University landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking. Harvard is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,670 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average salary of a graduate with a master’s degree from Harvard is $76,001 during the early years of their career.

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Duke University landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking. Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3,059 master’s degrees to qualified graduate students.

Those who receive a master’s degree from Duke go into careers with an average salary of $76,664 during the early years of their career.

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Keck Graduate Institute landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Claremont, California, and it awarded 140 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

During the early years of their career, master’s degree graduates from KGI make an average of $66,497 a year.

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Teachers College at Columbia University landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 1,727 students in 2020-2021.

Upon graduation, master’s degree recipients go on to jobs making an average salary of $59,304 during the early years of their career.

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Carnegie Mellon University landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking. Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,045 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Those who receive a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon go into careers with an average salary of $79,946 during the early years of their career.

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Yale University landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2,203 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average salary of a graduate with a master’s degree from Yale is $66,650 during the early years of their career.

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Rice University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking, coming in at #12. Rice is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 929 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average salary of a graduate with a master’s degree from Rice is $71,091 during the early years of their career.

Full Rice University Report

Columbia University in the City of New York ranked #13 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States list. Columbia University in the City of New York is a large private not-for-profit school located in New York, New York that handed out 8,527 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

During the early years of their career, master’s degree graduates from Columbia make an average of $75,670 a year.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York Report

University of Southern California landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking. University of Southern California is a large private not-for-profit school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 9,128 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average salary of a graduate with a master’s degree from USC is $73,789 during the early years of their career.

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Georgetown University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 3,975 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average salary of a graduate with a master’s degree from Georgetown is $73,859 during the early years of their career.

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With a ranking of #16, Princeton University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Princeton, New Jersey, and it awarded 605 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Graduates with a master’s degree from Princeton make an average of $75,130 per year during the early years of their career.

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Washington University in St Louis came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking. Washington University in St Louis is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 2,343 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average salary of a graduate with a master’s degree from WUSTL is $64,992 during the early years of their career.

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With a ranking of #18, Johns Hopkins University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States list. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 6,960 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Those who receive a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins go into careers with an average salary of $77,574 during the early years of their career.

Full Johns Hopkins University Report

With a ranking of #19, University of Notre Dame did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States list. Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,161 master’s degrees to qualified graduate students.

The average salary of a graduate with a master’s degree from Notre Dame is $60,478 during the early years of their career.

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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking, coming in at #20. Georgia Tech is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,762 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Graduates with a master’s degree from Georgia Tech make an average of $85,207 per year during the early years of their career.

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Report

University of California - Berkeley came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking. Located in Berkeley, California, the large public school awarded 2,905 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Graduates with a master’s degree from UC Berkeley make an average of $67,140 per year during the early years of their career.

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Cornell University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking, coming in at #22. Cornell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,888 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average salary of a graduate with a master’s degree from Cornell is $91,796 during the early years of their career.

Full Cornell University Report

Emory University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking. Emory is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,573 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average salary of a graduate with a master’s degree from Emory is $94,275 during the early years of their career.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States ranking, coming in at #24. UIUC is located in Champaign, Illinois and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4,812 master’s degrees to qualified graduate students.

Upon graduation, master’s degree recipients go on to jobs making an average salary of $64,936 during the early years of their career.

Full University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Report

Vanderbilt University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Schools in the United States list. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 1,554 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Upon graduation, master’s degree recipients go on to jobs making an average salary of $82,140 during the early years of their career.

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Rest of the Top 50 Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System ( IPEDS ) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s ( College Scorecard ).
• Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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As you embrace the next chapter in your development as an educator, innovator, and leader, consider a graduate program that builds on a century of innovation, that’s grounded in the skills every educator needs, and that fully supports your current work and future aspirations.

At the Harvard Graduate School of Education, our master’s degree program is driven by passion and empowered by evidence. We share a vision of education where every learner has an opportunity to be seen, to be challenged, to excel, and to reach their full potential. We are motivated by urgency to build a future that recognizes and overcomes grinding systemic inequities.

Whether you seek to make an impact in early education, in K–12 districts and networks, or in higher education — or whether you want to drive educational change outside of those realms — you belong at HGSE. 

No matter which program you choose, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with HGSE’s world-class faculty, build a sustained community of practice and a lifelong professional network, and gain the preparation necessary to grow, advance, and become the type of leader that education needs.

The Harvard Graduate School of Education offers the Master's in Education (Ed.M.) degree in two formats —  residential and online — and in a variety of programs.

Residential Master's

HGSE’s  on-campus master’s degree is a one-year, full-time, immersive Harvard experience. You'll apply directly to one of its five distinct programs, spanning education leadership and entrepreneurship, education policy, human development, teaching and teacher leadership, and learning design and technology. 

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Our Online Master's in Education  is a part-time, two-year, online program in education leadership. It is designed for experienced professionals who want to advance in their careers and deepen their impact. The online program in education leadership offers a choice of two pathways, preK–12 or higher education, that complement your career and chosen area of impact.  

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Master of Business Administration

An Online MBA Degree That Prepares You to be a Successful Business Leader

You're ready to become a leader and rise to the next level in business. A master's degree in business administration is the step you need to take you further in your professional career and potentially earn a higher salary. A reputable online MBA degree program can be the difference-maker for your future by helping you understand business practices and management skills. This master's in business administration is focused on equipping you with skills and credentials that helps distinguish your value in the business world.

Compare this degree:  Also considering the MSML degree program?  This article can help you understand the differences .

Graduates can finish within 

WGU lets you set a schedule so you can finish your MBA in just one year. You are in control of the schedule and timing for your online MBA program.

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Master of Business Administration graduates report an average salary increase of $14,025 after completing their WGU degree.

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Program consists of 11 courses

At WGU, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical—all to help you show that you know your stuff.

This program is composed of the following business and management courses. You will typically complete them one at a time as you make your way through your program, working with your Program Mentor each term to build your personalized degree plan. You’ll work through each course as quickly as you can study and master the material. As soon as you’re ready, you’ll pass the assessment, complete the course, and move on. This means you can finish as many courses as you're able in a term at no additional cost.  One year MBA students can complete all of their coursework in just two WGU terms. You will set a schedule with your Program Mentor to enable you to finish your program quickly.  Learn more about the one year MBA program at WGU. 

To ensure WGU graduates acquire the knowledge and skills sought by today’s employers, our Master of Business Administration—like all of WGU's School of Business programs—was developed with significant input from experts and business leaders who serve on our Business Program Council.

This course covers principles of effective management and leadership that maximize organizational performance. The following topics are included: the role and functions of a manager, analysis of personal leadership styles, approaches to self-awareness and self-assessment, and application of foundational leadership and management skills.

This course focuses on strategies and tools that managers use to maximize employee contribution and create organizational excellence. You will learn talent management strategies to motivate and develop employees as well as best practices to manage performance for added value.

This course prepares students for the communication challenges in organizations. Topics examined include theories and strategies of communication, persuasion, conflict management, and ethics that enhance communication to various audiences.

This course focuses on the strategic importance of operations management to overall performance. This course also emphasizes principles of supply chain management relevant to a variety of business operations ranging from manufacturing goods to retail services. You will examine the various planning, control, and decision-making tools and techniques of the operations function.

This course examines how economic tools, techniques, and indicators can be used for solving organizational problems related to competitiveness, productivity, and growth. You will explore the management implications of a variety of economic concepts and effective strategies to make decisions within a global context.

Marketing Fundamentals introduces students to principles of the marketing environment, social media, consumer behavior, marketing research, and market segmentation. Students will also explore marketing strategies that are related to products and services, distribution channels, promotions, sales, and pricing.

This course provides you with the accounting knowledge and skills to assess and manage a business. Topics include the accounting cycle, financial statements, taxes, and budgeting. This course will improve students’ ability to understand reports and use accounting information to plan and make sound business decisions.

This course examines the ethical issues and dilemmas managers face. This course provides a framework for analysis of management-related ethical issues and decision-making action required for satisfactory resolution of these issues.

This course covers practical approaches to analysis and decision-making in the administration of corporate funds, including capital budgeting, working capital management, and cost of capital. Topics include financial planning, management of working capital, analysis of investment opportunities, sources of long-term financing, government regulations, and global influences. This course will improve students’ ability to interpret financial statements and manage corporate finances.

This course presents critical problem-solving methodologies, including field research and data collection methods that enhance organizational performance. Topics include quantitative analysis, statistical and quality tools. You will improve your ability to use data to make informed decisions.

MBA Capstone is the culminating course in the MBA program that provides an integrative experience with all competencies and assessment topics throughout the program. Students synthesize concepts from previously completed coursework and demonstrate an understanding of responsible practices for growing and running a business. This course promotes a meaningful connection between the academic work and career experience.

Program consists of 11 courses

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Special requirements for this program

At the end of your program, you will complete a capstone project that represents the culmination of all your hard work—a project that allows you to take what you’ve learned and apply it to a real-world situation, proposing a solution to an actual issue you face in your place of business.

Skills For Your Résumé

As part of this program, you will develop a range of valuable skills that employers are looking for. 

• Management: Identified and determined the resources required to effectively support an organization or process, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency.
• Operations: Developed comprehensive systems with standard operating procedures (SOPs) for distinct parts of a business, promoting consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Communication: Leveraged appropriate communication techniques to effectively persuade and guide outcomes.
• Data Analysis:  Applied analytical and logical reasoning skills to uncover valuable information crucial for decision-making processes.
• Written Communication:  Addressed internal and external stakeholders using the most suitable written communication strategy for each audience, fostering effective communication and engagement.
• Business Development:  Developed strategic plans for acquiring new business and expanding existing business in collaboration with the business development team.

“Because of WGU's competency-based program, I didn't have to get into things that I already knew. Instead I was able to use that for the things that were more challenging for me to learn.”

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After graduation, WGU MBA master's degree graduates report earning $16,200 more per year*. Are you ready to make more money?

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Competency-based education means you can move as quickly through your degree as you can master the material. You don't have to log in to classes at a certain time—you are truly in the driver's seat of your education.  

The Master of Business Administration degree at WGU is 100% online, which means it works wherever you are. You can do your coursework at night after working at your full-time job, on weekends, while you're traveling the world or on vacation—it's entirely up to you.

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One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.

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By charging per term rather than per credit—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.

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There is help available to make paying for school possible for you:

The average student loan debt of WGU graduates in 2022 (among those who borrowed) was less than half* the national average.

Most WGU students qualify for financial aid, and WGU is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits. 

Many scholarship opportunities are available. Find out what you might be eligible for.

* WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).

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Schedules are tight and often unpredictable for busy professionals. That’s why we offer a flexible, personalized approach to how education should be. No interruptions to your work and family obligations. No rigid class schedules. No barriers to earning your degree on your own terms. Just a solid, career-focused online MBA program that meshes seamlessly with your current lifestyle.

"I was fortunate enough to finish my WGU degree program in six months because I was able to show what I knew and not have to sit in needless classes. I was able to showcase my strengths and still have plenty of time to work on my weaknesses, which really helped me finish my degree. I couldn't have done this anywhere else.”

—David Burks MBA

CAREER OUTLOOK

A Respected MBA Degree That Can Prepare You for a Successful Management Career

Goldman Sachs. Google. MGM. Microsoft. Apple. These giant organizations are changing the world, and WGU MBA graduates are there in the thick of it—making decisions as key leaders in top organizations. An online MBA degree from WGU has prepared these graduates to stand out from the competition, to take charge, and to make change. And a master's in business administration degree could do the same thing for you. Get an MBA online that is focused on helping you excel as a business leader and reach all your career aspirations.

WGU’s online MBA degree is designed for business professionals who are ready to advance their career. It is a university program that focuses on management, strategy, and business skills that are vital to your success as a leader. Earn an online MBA that gives you the skills to become the impactful business leader your organization needs.

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On average, wgu graduates see an increase in income post-graduation.

Average income increase from all degrees in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary. Source:  2023 Harris Poll Survey  of 1,655 WGU graduates.

Survey was sent to a representative sample of WGU graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one WGU degree since 2017.

Employment of top executives is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031.

—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

MBAs from WGU Are Leading Teams and Businesses in Diverse Industries

Problem-solving leaders are required in every industry, and strategic thinking is necessary at every successful company. If you're ready to broaden your business knowledge and advance your career, WGU's MBA program online can prepare you to be an effective leader and produce successful results wherever you go. Your business management career starts here! Our 5,300-plus MBA grads have great jobs and satisfying careers.

• President and CEO
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• Executive director
• Chief strategic officer

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The One-Year MBA

WGU's unique competency-based model allows you to move faster through your degree program. This online Master of Business Administration degree gives you the flexibility you need to earn your degree on your terms. You don't have to leave your job to pursue a master's in business administration—something you and your employer will both appreciate. No logging in, no set class times—you are in the driver's seat of your education.

WGU's one-year* MBA allows you to finish your Master in Business Administration program in only 12 months for just $9,510.

* Program can be completed in as little as 12 months. Pricing is based on 12-month completion of the program. Students that do not complete in 12 months and need longer to complete the program will need to pay for additional terms.

Frequently Asked Questions about MBA Programs

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What is an MBA?

MBA stands for Master’s of Business Administration. An MBA is a graduate-level business management degree that teaches you leadership skills for the modern business world. Those with an MBA often stand out among candidates for upper management positions.

Is it Masters or Master of Business Administration?

Both terms are commonly used, but the technical correct usage is Master of Business Administration, or a Master's in Business Administration. 

What can you do with a Master in Business Administration?

There are many job opportunities with an MBA degree. They include:

• Chief executive officer
• Chief financial officer
• Marketing manager
• International business development
• Chief marketing officer
• Sales manager
• Operations manager
• Human resources manager

What is the purpose of an MBA degree?

An MBA gives you additional skills and training that can help you progress in your career. You'll learn about strategy, communication, management, and leadership that will help you move into larger roles in an organization. An MBA trains you to become a business leader in many different kinds of industries.

What do you learn in an MBA program?

In an MBA program you'll have courses in accounting, finance, marketing, strategy, leadership, management, and more. 

Is a Master's in Business Administration worth it?

Yes! An MBA can help you boost your résumé and help you get higher pay, better job opportunities, and more. In fact, WGU MBA graduates earn an average of $16,200 more per year after graduation.

Why should you pursue an MBA?

An MBA is a great option for those who want to progress into management or leadership roles in an organization. Whether you want to move to a new company or have upward mobility in your current organization, an MBA can help you be prepared to move up.

What is an MBA good for?

An MBA teaches you leadership skills that can help you excel as an executive in a business setting. Earning an MBA can set you apart when you’re looking to advance into a management role within a corporation. The skills you learn in an MBA program may also help you start and manage your own business.

How long does it take to get an MBA degree?

In general, it takes around two years to earn an MBA degree. That said, through a competency-based online MBA program like the one offered at WGU, students may be able to earn their degree more quickly, sometimes in 18 months or less.

How many years does it take to get an MBA degree?

The number of years it takes to earn an MBA degree can vary depending on the university.

• Traditional university: 2 years
• Competency-based MBA program: 1 to 1.5 years
• Part-time MBA program: around 3 years

Can you earn an MBA completely online?

Yes. You can earn an MBA completely online. This unique model enables students to keep their current job while working toward their degree. Competency-based education models and on-demand classes, tests, and assignments make earning a degree online a valid option for busy working professionals or those with limited access to a brick and mortar university.

Does online MBA have any value?

Yes. With the growing prevalence and availability of online MBA programs, curriculum and acceptance criteria have become more rigorous. As higher education has moved increasingly to online formats, more employers are respecting online MBAs and finding online MBA grads to possess the skills necessary to add value to their business. 

Is an online MBA respected?

Yes. If you earn an MBA from an accredited and reputable university, it will likely be respected by employers. Many online MBA programs have gained enough of a reputation that employers now seek out graduates specifically from certain online programs and universities.

Which online MBA program is best?

The best online MBA programs in terms of ROI include:

• Excelsior College; 497% ROI
• Western Governors University; 267% ROI
• American Public University; 249% ROI
• Arizona State University—Skysong; 225% ROI
• Capella University; 171% ROI

Is an online MBA easy?

No. An online MBA is not necessarily easy. While an online MBA may offer more flexibility and accessibility than a typical in-person program, online programs are still competitive and rigorous. Many students, however, find that an online MBA is easier in the sense that it fits more seamlessly into their busy lives, as they can access courses, take exams, and complete projects anywhere they have internet access.

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A Master of Business Administration can help those looking to pivot careers or satisfy a qualification for an advanced position. Students will learn practical skills in leadership, management and communication along with more specialized coursework. For those needing reassurance in their leadership, confidence is known to be a byproduct of the degree.

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MBA Programs, Specialties and Additional Rankings

Choosing an MBA specialty may help you stand out in a stack of resumes. These concentrations will dictate which classes you take, the connections you will make and your next career move. Think about the long term and how, for example, a specialty in entrepreneurship could take you into venture capital or an international speciality could take you abroad.

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See which schools have ideal programs for each of the specialties below. The best school for an MBA in nonprofit management may not be the same as for an MBA in information systems.

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Master by Research atau Coursework: Ketahui Perbedaan Lengkapnya

September 2, 2022 • 5 minutes read

Terkadang banyak lulusan program strata satu di Indonesia yang asal ingin lanjut sekolah, “Pokoknya gw mau kuliah master ke luar!”. Setelah mendaftar dan diterima, tidak jarang dari mereka yang panik karena tidak mengetahui bedanya  master by research dan coursework.

Apa Perbedaan  Master by Research  dan  Coursework?

Pada dasarnya kalau di luar negeri, program master (S2) itu terbagi menjadi dua tipe:  research  dan  coursework . Bedanya adalah, kalau “by research”, masa perkuliahan yang ditempuh oleh para mahasiswa selama 2 tahun akan difokuskan pada riset.

Oleh karena itu jika ditanya, “Kapan mulai tesis?” Jawabannya adalah: Ya pada hari pertama menginjakan kaki di kampus. Di hari itulah para mahasiswa sudah memulai kegiatan riset untuk keperluan tesis!

Para mahasiswa dalam tipe program master ini hanya diminta kuliah seperlunya saja untuk menunjang keperluan riset, tidak sampai 20-an sks per semester. Seperti ketika saya melanjutkan studi di Jepang,  master by research , per semester hanya diminta untuk mengambil 3 mata kuliah.

Bagaimana dengan  coursework ? Jenis program master ini dapat dikatakan sama persis dengan tata cara ketika kita kuliah S1. Dalam tipe ini, para mahasiswa tetap diminta untuk datang ke kelas, mengerjakan tugas, ujian, dan seterusnya.

Biasanya, para mahasiswa baru memulai tesis mereka di semester terakhir. Di beberapa negara, master by  coursework  ini bisa diselesaikan dalam waktu hanya 1 tahun, seperti di Australia, UK, atau Belanda.

  Baca juga: S2 di Luar Negeri Bukan Lagi Mimpi, Ini List Beasiswa Fully Funded yang Bisa Kamu Coba

Biaya Master by Research dan Coursework

Biaya untuk master by research umumnya lebih murah dibandingkan biaya untuk master by coursework terutama untuk master by research di bidang sosial humanities. Sementara biaya untuk master by research di bidang science engineering pada kondisi tertentu dapat setara dengan master by coursework karena membutuhkan aktivitas laboratorium yang intens. Berikut adalah perbandingan biaya untuk master by research dan coursework di Inggris:

Based on the 2021-22  Reddin Survey of UK postgraduate fees

Sumber: Complete University Guide

Bagaimana Menentukan Pilihan yang Tepat?

Saya selalu  wanti-wanti  ke peserta seminar beasiswa, memilih negara itu sangatlah penting. Bukan hanya agar dapat selfie di Menara Eifel, pacaran dengan orang Jepang, atau naik puncak Alpen, tetapi lebih karena berbeda negara, berbeda pula kebijakan mengenai dua tipe program strate dua ini:  master by research dan coursework .

“Saya selalu wanti-wanti ke peserta seminar beasiswa, memilih negara itu sangatlah penting”

Misalnya di Jepang, Korea Selatan, atau Taiwan. Pada umumnya di negara Asia Timur ini, program master yang dilaksanakan adalah program  master by research . Contohnya adalah ketika saya ketika saya melanjutkan studi di Jepang, kegiatan akademik yang saya lakukan seperti layaknya orang yang kerja kantoran.

Masuk “ruang kerja” jam 8.00 dan berakhir jam 17.00. Keseluruhannya saya lakukan di laboratorium. Pengecualian hanya terjadi pada saat ada perkuliahan dan para mahasiswa diizinkan untuk tidak berada di lab.

Hampir tidak ada opsi untuk by  coursework , kecuali beberapa program yang memang di- setting berbeda. Misalnya pada program master public policy di GRIPS.

Beberapa negara memberikan opsi untuk para mahasiswanya terkait dengan program master yang akan diambil-nya, apakah dilakukan dengan tipe  research  apa  coursework ?

Sebagai contoh di Aussie atau UK. Yuk kita ambil contoh, University of Sidney. Di universitas ini, terdapat pilihan untuk mengambil master by coursework ataupun master by research. 

Untuk program master by research, biasanya gelar yang akan didapat adalah M.phil, sementara untuk master by coursework gelar yang biasanya didapat oleh para lulusannya adalah M.Sc.

Meskipun demikian, tentu seperti sudah saya tekankan sebelumnya bahwa berbeda negara, berbeda pula kebijakan yang diterapkan. Di Singapura contohnya, untuk program  coursework , gelar yang diberikan adalah M.Sc.

Sedang program  research , gelar yang diberikan adalah M.Eng. Sebaliknya di USA, program  coursework  gelarnya adalah M.Eng, sedang program  research  gelarnya adalah M.Sc.

Tertarik untuk mempersiapkan beasiswa dan ingin berkonsultasi lebih lanjut dengan konsultan expert? Schoters bisa bantu kamu mulai dari persiapan memilih universitas, beasiswa, persyaratan dokumen hingga interview.

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Kelebihan dan Kekurangan Master by Reasearch atau Coursework

Terakhir, apa saja pertimbangan yang harus dilakukan mahasiswa untuk pada akhirnya memilih tipe program master, apakah master by research atau coursework ? Untuk itu, saya uraikan kelebihan dan kekurangan kedua program ini:

A. Master by Research

• Output  yang diminta adalah minimal membuat 1-2 paper atau  conference , karena memang mahasiswa diminta untuk fokus melakukan riset.
• Pengalaman riset yang dilakukan pada program master ini akan sangat berguna jika mahasiswa tersebut berminat untuk untuk melanjutkan studi doktoral (Ph.D program).

Kekurangan:

Lemah dalam  basic concept ! Hal ini akan terjadi terutama jika si mahasiswa tidak memiliki kedalaman tingkat kelimuan ketika menjalani studi di program strata satu, atau topik riset dalam program master yang dilakukannya adalah studi lintas bidang kelimuan.

“Lemah dalam basic concept!”

Hal ini terjadi pada diri saya sendiri. Bidang keilmuan S1 saya adalah material dan pada jenjang S2, saya mengambil bidang keilmuan biomaterial. Dalam hal ini, saya merasa sangat kurang di  basic ilmu biologinya, terutama ketika saya menjalankan riset.

B. Master by Coursework

Ilmu yang akan didapatkan akan sangat mendalam. Beberapa produk master by coursework seperti ini adalah  Ferry Anggoro Ardy Nugroho   yang sekarang jadi pakar nanoteknologi di Swedia.

“Ilmu yang akan didapatkan akan sangat mendalam”

Ferry mengambil program master Erasmus Mundus dalam bidang nanoteknologi. Saya tahu betul bagaimana Ferry waktu S1 sangat buta terhadap nanoteknologi, tetapi sekarang sudah sangat jauh berbeda.

Exposure  riset yang kurang. Agak sulit mengharapkan mahasiswa dalam program  master by coursework  dapat menghasilkan  output  sebuah paper international, jelas karena apa yang ia lakukan kebanyakan berada di kelas dan menjalani perkuliahan.

“Exposure riset yang kurang”

Jadi, jangan bingung lagi ya. Tentukan pilihanmu!

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Once a LinkedIn Learning course is complete, you can add the certificate to your profile, thus attracting the attention of employers.

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4. Programming With A Purpose—Princeton University

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5. Crash Course On Python—Google

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Learning to code places you at a significant career and entrepreneurial advantage

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Purdue Global named the preferred online university for Team USA

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue Global announced April 16 that it will become the preferred online university degree provider for Team USA thanks to a new educational partnership between the Guild and Team USA.

The Guild Career Opportunity Platform is an educational and career development company that helps employers give their workers the opportunities to better themselves and is an official educational partner with Purdue Global.

The new Guild and Team USA partnership will allow current Team USA athletes and individuals who represented the U.S. in top international competitions over the last 10 years the ability to receive tuition-free education and skilling programs offered by Purdue Global and other programs in Team USA’s learning network.

“Given our mission of serving working adults, Purdue Global is uniquely qualified to serve these adults who are working so hard at their sport and their passion so that they can move forward with their educational goals at the same time,” Purdue Global Chancellor Frank Dooley said in the press release.

For many Team USA athletes, it’s difficult to find time to invest in their long-term educational future, as on average, athletes spend 10 years of their adult lives training for the Olympic and Paralympic Games according to the press release.

“As an athlete, I’ve dedicated the majority of my life to reach this moment in my career and my education has remained a key pillar and priority throughout my training,” said Daniella Ramirez, Paris-bound Team USA artistic swimmer in the press release.

“It’s incredible that through this program, Guild will make opportunities available to current and future Team USA athletes who are also driven by their educational pursuits and might otherwise have to sacrifice one or the other.”

Team USA members will be able to choose from Purdue Global’s catalog of courses and degree programs.

“Purdue Global deeply understands the unique needs of working adult learners," said Bijal Shah, CEO of Guild. "Their high-quality degree programs will support athletes throughout their dynamic training schedules and deliver the skills to build competitive careers alongside their incredible athletic achievements.”

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Neal Shipley’s arm must be black and blue by now, given how many times he has pinched himself to prove he’s not imagining things, that getting to hang with the two best golfers in history really did happen.

In late March, Shipley spent almost two hours talking golf strategy with Jack Nicklaus at the Golden Bear’s place in South Florida. Then the 23-year-old OSU graduate student played the final round of the 2024 Masters with Tiger Woods.

“Talking to Mr. Nicklaus was unbelievable and playing Tiger was awesome too, icing on the cake, really,” Shipley said following a whirlwind few days in which he appeared on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show,” was a guest on a handful of podcasts and enjoyed the notoriety of becoming a social media meme for his bizarre sideways glances during the awards ceremony in Butler Cabin after finishing as low amateur at Augusta National Golf Club.

“I don’t think even I understood the whole weight of what was going on Sunday. It didn’t hit me until I got home on Tuesday,” he said.

Instant celebrity status can be hard to handle, especially when it comes to golfers for whom calm isolation is the norm and the only clang and clatter happens between the ears while standing over a putt, not on sports talks shows and during photo shoots.

But then Shipley is not your typical golfer. His long hair, dough-boy build and propensity to “just be myself” has endeared him to golf fans tired of watching PGA Tour robots rattle off talking points. Shipley talks and makes points, but he is no cardboard cutout. Even when he’s trying to be.

Take his performance in Butler Cabin, when – seated next to Masters winner Scottie Scheffler – his eyes twice slid to the right without his head moving. Social media went into conspiracy mode, as it often does, attempting to uncover what the college kid was peeking at. A Waffle House special, his go-to meal out, waiting for him off to the side? A slice of peach cobbler ala mode, Augusta National’s dessert specialty? Bryson DeChambeau trying to weird his way onto the set?

Turns out the reason was much less exciting, explained Shipley with his typically refreshing straight talk.

“Obviously, on national TV I’m really nervous and my goal is to not swear, and not say anything at the wrong time, or step on anyone’s toes,” he said. “Speaking over (CBS announcer and ceremony host) Jim Nantz would be pretty rough. I was just looking at the teleprompter for cues.”

If that answer lacks pop, understand that for all the “everyman” mentions that compare Shipley to John Daly, his personality really is more in line with Jason Dufner’s, which is to say he somehow finds himself in interesting situations more than he seeks them out.

For instance, consider the pairing with Woods. Shipley had finished his Saturday round with a double bogey, not thinking his worst hole of the day would end up being his “best,” as it put him in position to play with Woods when the Sunday pairings were calculated later in the day.

“We did the math and were on the putting green a few hours after Tiger finished up, and we got really excited,” Shipley said of the reaction by him and his caddie, Carter Pitcairn. “But then we got worried because he just shot 82 and it was like, ‘Is he going to withdraw?’ It wasn’t until we saw him on Sunday morning that it was, ‘Oh my gosh, this is really happening.’ ”

And that’s how Shipley got to walk the walk and talk the talk with Tiger. Whether more steps were taken or words exchanged is hard to say. A typical golfer takes about 13,000 steps over 18 holes. An average male speaks about 10,000 words a day. But Shipley is anything but average.

“Neal can talk with the best of them,” Ohio State men’s golf coach Jay Moseley said Thursday. “We knew Neal would start the conversation, and so if Tiger was up for it, they would engage in some conversation.”

The 23-year-old OSU graduate student who qualified for the Masters by finishing as runner-up at last summer’s U.S. Amateur is what my mother would call a “yakker.” (Not to be confused with a Yinzer, which the Pittsburgh native also is.)

On the other hand, Woods usually is all business on the course, except when his A-game sinks to a D+, which was the case Sunday when he shot a 5-over-par 77 one day after carding an 82. At that point, well, anything to take your mind off the mess.

So he talked. Actually, first he listened. Then he talked.

“I initiated conversations,” Shipley said, explaining it took Woods a minute to warm up his vocal cords, but then the GOATNNN (Greatest of All-Time Not Named Nicklaus) loosened up. “If he had been closer to the lead, he might be more focused and not as chatty, but I really benefited because we both were like 18 shots (behind Scheffler). He felt more like a friend and just having a casual round with him. It was pretty unbelievable and cool to get to know him on a more personal level and talk about things you don’t always hear about in the media.”

Watching on TV, Moseley was tickled to see his player, who shot 73 Sunday, chatting up the 48-year-old Woods.

“It was super cool to see a generational superstar just enjoying great conversation, and they seemed to be thoroughly enjoying each other’s company out there,” Moseley said. “That was a truly priceless experience for Neal and for us to see.”

At some point during Sunday’s round, a reporter thought he witnessed Woods hand Shipley a note, which cranked up more social media speculation. During his post-round interview session, Shipley said no such exchange happened. He doubled down Thursday on what he said was a media mix-up.

“No note. Wish there was,” he said. “If Tiger had given me his phone number I would have been more than happy to tell the world. That would be the biggest flex ever. But there was nothing.”

That’s not to suggest Shipley failed to take notes.

“Just watching Tiger … I learned a lot about how to manage myself around golf courses,” he said. “Watching him do it, especially when he wasn’t on his best game, he still did a good job of managing himself around the course.”

Having Nicklaus provide intel on how to play Augusta National also proved insightful.

“He went hole by hole, shot by shot; it was pretty detailed, and I got some pretty good information,” Shipley said. “He said during his first Masters (in 1959) he hit 34 greens and (still) missed the cut. He said you have to figure out lag putting and hit to the right spots on the green.”

Shipley, who wore Nicklaus-brand clothing on the course through an endorsement deal, said he still finds it hard to believe he rubbed elbows with Nicklaus and Woods within about a three-week window. And he isn’t taking it for granted.

Few experiences in life happen only once. Solar eclipse totality. First-born child. Eating liver. Playing with Woods at the Masters, learning Augusta secrets from Nicklaus.

Pinch Shipley once, twice. He still can’t believe it. But it’s true. Every jot and tittle.

Shipley and his Ohio State team are hosting the Big 10 men’s championship this week at Scioto Sountry Club, Friday through Sunday, which is among the many conference tournaments going on around the country .

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