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Rank | College | Location |
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51 | Waco, TX | |
52 | College Station, TX | |
53 | Waltham, MA | |
54 | Bethlehem, PA | |
55 | Washington, DC | |
56 | San Diego, CA | |
57 | Minneapolis, MN | |
58 | La Mirada, CA | |
59 | Blacksburg, VA | |
60 | Washington, DC | |
61 | Cleveland, OH | |
62 | Philadelphia, PA | |
63 | Raleigh, NC | |
64 | Madison, NJ | |
65 | Forest Grove, OR |
Rank | College | Location |
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66 | Chapel Hill, NC | |
67 | Davis, CA | |
68 | East Lansing, MI | |
69 | Glenside, PA | |
70 | Yankton, SD | |
71 | Fairfield, CT | |
72 | Philadelphia, PA | |
73 | River Forest, IL | |
74 | Rolla, MO | |
75 | Hoboken, NJ | |
76 | Bronx, NY | |
77 | Athens, GA | |
78 | Omaha, NE | |
79 | Tacoma, WA | |
79 | Boston, MA | |
81 | Amherst, MA | |
82 | Duluth, MN | |
83 | Irvine, CA | |
84 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
85 | Glassboro, NJ | |
86 | Columbus, OH | |
87 | Scranton, PA | |
88 | Bloomington, IN | |
89 | Rochester, NY | |
90 | Birmingham, AL |
Rank | College | Location |
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91 | Santa Clara, CA | |
92 | Malibu, CA | |
93 | Coral Gables, FL | |
94 | Las Vegas, NV | |
95 | New York, NY | |
96 | Troy, NY | |
97 | New Brunswick, NJ | |
98 | Winchester, VA | |
99 | Clemson, SC | |
100 | Newark, DE | |
101 | Saint Louis, MO | |
102 | Rapid City, SD | |
103 | Azusa, CA | |
104 | Cincinnati, OH |
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Rank | College | Location |
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105 | Columbia, SC | |
106 | San Diego, CA | |
107 | Houghton, MI | |
108 | Auburn, AL | |
109 | New Orleans, LA | |
110 | San Francisco, CA | |
111 | Stockton, CA | |
112 | Minneapolis, MN | |
113 | Fullerton, CA | |
114 | Dallas, TX | |
115 | Scottsdale, AZ | |
116 | Northampton, MA | |
117 | Chicago, IL | |
118 | Iowa City, IA | |
119 | San Diego, CA |
Rank | College | Location |
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120 | Erie, PA | |
121 | Chestnut Hill, MA | |
122 | Santa Cruz, CA | |
123 | San Bernardino, CA | |
124 | Irvine, CA | |
125 | Lawrence, KS | |
126 | Slippery Rock, PA | |
127 | Chicago, IL | |
128 | Davenport, IA | |
129 | Knoxville, TN | |
130 | Rochester, NY | |
131 | West Chester, PA | |
132 | Newark, NJ | |
133 | Oxford, OH | |
134 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
135 | Los Angeles, CA | |
136 | Portland, OR | |
137 | Pullman, WA | |
138 | Seattle, WA | |
139 | Bismarck, ND |
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Published on November 27, 2020 by Lauren Thomas . Revised on May 10, 2024.
The two most common types of graduate degrees are master’s and doctoral degrees:
- A master’s is a 1–2 year degree that can prepare you for a multitude of careers.
- A PhD, or doctoral degree, takes 3–7 years to complete (depending on the country) and prepares you for a career in academic research.
A master’s is also the necessary first step to a PhD. In the US, the master’s is built into PhD programs, while in most other countries, a separate master’s degree is required before applying for PhDs.
Master’s are far more common than PhDs. In the US, 24 million people have master’s or professional degrees, whereas only 4.5 million have doctorates.
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Master’s vs phd at a glance, which is right for you, length of time required, career prospects, costs and salaries, application process, other interesting articles, frequently asked questions about master's and phd degrees.
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Master’s | PhD | |
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Career prospects | Usually intended for a career outside of academia. | Prepares for a research career, ideally as a university professor. |
Length of time | 1–2 years | 5–7 in the US (master’s degree included); 3–5 outside the US (after a separate master’s degree) |
Structure | Mostly coursework, often with a semester-long or capstone project at the end. | 2 years of coursework (in the US), followed by 3–5 years of preparing a dissertation, which should make a significant original contribution to current knowledge. |
Cost | Varies by country, university and program; usually higher upfront cost with limited financial aid available. | Tuition fees are usually waived and a living stipend provided in exchange for being a teaching or research assistant. |
Graduate salaries | Wage premium (compared to earnings with a high school education) is 23% on average. | Wage premium is 26% on average. |
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A PhD is right for you if:
- Your goal is to become a professor at a university or some other type of professional researcher.
- You love research and are passionate about discovering the answer to a particular question.
- You are willing to spend years pursuing your research even if you have to put up with a lot of dead ends and roadblocks.
A master’s degree is the better choice if any of the following apply:
- You want to continue studies in your field, but you’re not committed to a career as a professional researcher.
- You want to develop professional skills for a specific career.
- You are willing to pay a higher upfront cost if it means finishing with your degree (and thus being able to work) much faster.
- You want the option to study part-time while working.
The length of time required to complete a PhD or master’s degree varies. Unsurprisingly, PhDs take much longer, usually between 3–7 years. Master’s degrees are usually only 1–2 years.
Length of a master’s
Master’s degrees are usually 2 years, although 1-year master’s degrees also exist, mainly in the UK.
Most of the degree consists of classes and coursework, although many master’s programs include an intensive, semester-long master’s thesis or capstone project in which students bring together all they’ve learned to produce an original piece of work.
Length of a PhD
In the US, a PhD usually takes between 5 and 7 years to complete. The first 2 years are spent on coursework. Students, even those who choose to leave without finishing the program, usually receive a master’s degree at this point.
The next 3–5 years are spent preparing a dissertation —a lengthy piece of writing based on independent research, which aims to make a significant original contribution to one’s field.
Master’s degrees tend to prepare you for a career outside of academia, while PhDs are designed to lead to a career in research.
Careers for master’s graduates
There are two types of master’s degrees: terminal and research-intensive. The career prospects are different for each.
Terminal master’s degrees are intended to prepare students for careers outside of academia. Some degrees, known as professional degrees, specifically prepare students for particular professions; these include the Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), and Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees.
Other master’s degrees, usually Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Sciences (MS or MSc) degrees, do not necessarily lead to a specific career, but are intended to be a final degree. Examples include an MS in Communications or MS in Data Analytics.
In research-intensive master’s programs, students take coursework intended to prepare them for writing an original piece of research known as the master’s thesis . Such programs are usually intended to prepare for further study in a doctoral program.
Careers for PhD graduates
As research degrees, PhDs are usually intended to lead to an academic career. A PhD can be thought of like an apprenticeship, where students learn from professional researchers (academics) how to produce their own research.
Most students aspire to become a university professor upon the completion of their degree. However, careers in academia are highly competitive, and the skills learned in a doctoral program often lend themselves well to other types of careers.
Some graduates who find they prefer teaching to producing research go on to be teachers at liberal arts colleges or even secondary schools. Others work in research-intensive careers in the government, private sector, or at think tanks.
Below are a few examples of specific fields and non-academic careers that are common destinations of graduates of those fields.
- Computer Science
- Lab Sciences
Many government jobs, including economists at a country’s central bank, are research-intensive and require a PhD. Think tanks also hire economists to carry out independent research.
In the private sector, economic consulting and technology firms frequently hire PhDs to solve real-world problems that require complex mathematical modeling.
Graduate students from the humanities are sometimes hired by museums, who can make use of their research and writing skills to curate exhibits and run public outreach.
Humanities PhDs are often well-suited to research and grant-writing roles at nonprofits. Since so much of research is funded by grants, PhD students often gain a lot of experience applying for them, which is a useful skill in the nonprofit sector.
There are a wide range of non-academic research jobs for lab scientists with doctorates in subjects like chemistry, biology, ecology and physics.
Many PhD graduates are hired by pharmaceutical companies that need to perform research to create and test their products. Government agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), also hire lab scientists to work on research projects.
Job prospects after graduation vary widely based on the field. In fields like management, computer science, statistics, and economics, there’s little underemployment—even graduates from less well-known programs can easily find jobs that pay well and use the skills they’ve gained from the PhD.
However, in other fields, particularly in the humanities, many PhD graduates have difficulty in the job market. Unfortunately, there are far more PhD graduates than assistant professor roles, so many instead take on part-time and low-paid roles as adjunct instructors. Even non-academic careers can sometimes be difficult for PhDs to move into, as they may be seen as “overqualified” or as lacking in relevant professional experience.
Because career options post-PhD vary so much, you should take the time to figure out what the career prospects are in your field. Doctoral programs often have detailed “placement” records online in which they list the career outcomes of their graduates immediately upon leaving the program. If you can’t find these records, contact the program and ask for them—placement information should play an important role in your choice of PhD program.
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Although PhDs take far longer to complete, students often receive a living stipend in exchange for being a teaching or research assistant. Master’s degrees are shorter but less likely to be funded.
Both master’s degrees and PhDs lead to increased salaries upon graduation. While PhDs usually earn a bit more than those with a master’s degree, in some fields, the wages are identical, meaning that no financial benefit is gained from going on to a PhD.
Cost of a master’s
The upfront cost of a master’s degree is usually higher than a doctoral degree due to the lower amount of financial aid available. However, increased salaries also arrive faster than with a doctoral degree, because people graduate much earlier from a master’s program.
Some master’s students do receive stipends for their degrees, usually as compensation for being a teaching or research assistant. In addition, many people complete master’s degrees part time while working full-time, which allows them to fund their living costs as well as tuition.
The cost varies significantly by school and program. Public schools are usually cheaper than private ones. Some master’s degrees, such as MBAs, are notoriously expensive, but also result in much higher wages afterwards that make up for the high cost.
The master’s wage premium , or the extra amount that someone with a master’s degree makes than someone with just a high school diploma, is 23% on average. Many universities provide detailed statistics on the career and salary outcomes of their students. If they do not have this online, you should feel free to contact an administrator of the program and ask.
Cost of a PhD
PhDs, particularly outside the humanities, are usually (though not always) funded, meaning that tuition fees are fully waived and students receive a small living stipend. During the last 3–5 years of a PhD, after finishing their coursework (and sometimes before), students are usually expected to work as graduate instructors or research assistants in exchange for the stipend.
Sometimes students can apply for a fellowship (such as the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Program in the United States) that relieves them of any obligations to be a teaching or research assistant. Doctoral programs in the US tend to be better funded than in the rest of the world.
Sometimes, PhD degrees can be completed part-time, but this is rare. Students are usually expected to devote at least 40 hours a week to their research and work as teaching or research assistants.
The main cost of doctoral programs comes in the form of opportunity cost—all the years that students could be working a regular, full-time job, which usually pays much better than a graduate school stipend.
The average wage premium for PhDs is 26%, which is not much higher than the master’s degree premium.
In the US, the application process is similar for master’s and PhD programs. Both will generally ask for:
- At least one application essay, often called a personal statement or statement of purpose .
- Letters of recommendation .
- A resume or CV .
- Transcripts.
- Writing samples.
Applications for both types of programs also often require a standardized test. PhDs usually require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), which tries to measure verbal reasoning, quantitative, critical thinking , and analytical writing skills. Many master’s programs require this test as well.
Applying for a master’s
Master’s degrees programs will often ask you to respond to specific essay prompts that may ask you to reflect upon not just your academic background, but also your personal character and future career ambitions.
Northwestern University’s Kellogg Business School requires Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) applicants write two essays, one about a recent time they demonstrated leadership and the second about their personal values.
Who you should ask for your letters of recommendation varies by program. If you are applying to a research-intensive master’s program, then you should choose former professors or research supervisors. For other programs, particularly business school, current work supervisors may be a better choice.
Some professional master’s programs require a specific test. For example, to apply to law school, you must take the Law School Admissions Test, or LSAT. For business school, you must take either the GRE or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
Applying for a PhD
When applying for a PhD, your resume should focus more on your research background—you should especially emphasize any publications you’ve authored or presentations that you’ve given.
Similarly, your statement of purpose should discuss research that you’ve participated in, whether as an assistant or the lead author. You should detail what exactly you did in projects you’ve contributed to, whether that’s conducting a literature review, coding regressions, or writing an entire article.
Your letters of recommendations should be from former professors or supervisors who can speak to your abilities and potential as a researcher. A good rule of thumb is to avoid asking for recommendations from anyone who does not themselves have a PhD.
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A master’s is a 1- or 2-year graduate degree that can prepare you for a variety of careers.
All master’s involve graduate-level coursework. Some are research-intensive and intend to prepare students for further study in a PhD; these usually require their students to write a master’s thesis . Others focus on professional training for a specific career.
A PhD, which is short for philosophiae doctor (doctor of philosophy in Latin), is the highest university degree that can be obtained. In a PhD, students spend 3–5 years writing a dissertation , which aims to make a significant, original contribution to current knowledge.
A PhD is intended to prepare students for a career as a researcher, whether that be in academia, the public sector, or the private sector.
This depends on the country. In the United States, you can generally go directly to a PhD with only a bachelor’s degree, as a master’s program is included as part of the doctoral program.
Elsewhere, you generally need to graduate from a research-intensive master’s degree before continuing to the PhD.
This varies by country. In the United States, PhDs usually take between 5–7 years: 2 years of coursework followed by 3–5 years of independent research work to produce a dissertation.
In the rest of the world, students normally have a master’s degree before beginning the PhD, so they proceed directly to the research stage and complete a PhD in 3–5 years.
A master’s degree usually has a higher upfront cost, but it also allows you to start earning a higher salary more quickly. The exact cost depends on the country and the school: private universities usually cost more than public ones, and European degrees usually cost less than North American ones. There are limited possibilities for financial aid.
PhDs often waive tuition fees and offer a living stipend in exchange for a teaching or research assistantship. However, they take many years to complete, during which time you earn very little.
In the US, the graduate school application process is similar whether you’re applying for a master’s or a PhD . Both require letters of recommendation , a statement of purpose or personal statement , a resume or CV , and transcripts. Programs in the US and Canada usually also require a certain type of standardized test—often the GRE.
Outside the US, PhD programs usually also require applicants to write a research proposal , because students are expected to begin dissertation research in the first year of their PhD.
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The post-college job landscape can be daunting. Should you just go to grad school instead? That depends on what you plan to study.
Obviously not all grad programs are created equal. And not everyone has the resources to spend another five to six figures on a degree with not-so-great financial or professional prospects (or worse, one that no one will have any use for by the time you’re 30). So we asked IvyWise for a few guidelines for gauging whether a master's degree is the right path for you.
First, ask yourself why. Start with some soul-searching, advises Team IvyWise. Be honest about your motivations. Are you a recent college graduate who is unsure about what you want to do? Then taking time off to reflect, and then getting a job that puts your bachelor’s to use, is better than spending more years and more money on another degree you’re not even that excited about. On the other hand, if you are crystal clear about your long-term career goals—and how this degree will help achieve them—then grad school may be worth it. Have C-suite ambitions? Then a master’s is essential. According to a 2021 study , half of North American CEOs have one, while 74% of Europe’s top executives do.
When should you go? “There are advantages to working in the field for a few years prior to applying to graduate schools, as it can give you a better understanding of yourself, in particular the knowledge and skill gaps you need to fill to advance in your chosen field,” Team IvyWise says. “It also allows you to contribute your professional experiences in the classroom.” Plus, some employers will even pay for grad school. But again, it all depends on your personal goals. Do keep in mind, though, that certain programs, especially MBAs, often want applicants to have work experience.
How to find the right program. Ultimately, you know what’s best for you, but look for certain clues. For example, “programs that emphasize real-world application in their curriculums, and where you can participate in internships and applied learning projects, contribute to industry and academic publications, and receive mentorship,” Team IvyWise says.
And then there is the ROI. That specialized, skills-based expertise is becoming an increasingly valuable asset should be a factor when determining whether a certain program is going to be worth it in the end. To help narrow it all down, we asked IvyWise's consultants for a list of the degrees (and the top schools for each) with the best return on investment . Below, with insight gleaned from metrics like job opportunities, student feedback, and earning potential, among other things—as well as with the help of resources like the U.S. World News Report, Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce, and the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity —they make the case for which MBA programs, STEM subjects, and liberal arts degrees are really going to pay off.
The Best MBA Programs
Despite the oft-cited opinion that going to business school doesn’t amount to more than a very costly networking exercise, there are plenty of reasons to justify the time and financial investment it takes to obtain an MBA, especially if you want to change careers, switch industries, or just earn more money. According to IvyWise's consultants, in today’s job market an increasing number of employers are looking at grad school degrees as an indicator that candidates have acquired valuable skills, including leadership, teamwork, and strategic thinking.
To maximize your investment towards an MBA, “look for programs with far-reaching industry alumni networks and robust career services,” advises the IvyWise team, who created a list of the top business schools that are worth it, based on data both quantitative (median starting salary, tuition, ranking) and qualitative (including skills acquired, career paths, and fellowship opportunities).
Georgia Institute of Technology
SCHELLER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Atlanta, Georgia
Median annual salary 10 years after graduation: $189,539 Lifetime return on investment: $1,623,056
“Georgia Tech’s MBA program focuses on the intersection of business and technology, offering 14 STEM-designated concentrations, including sustainability and the TI:GER program, which prepares students to become technology innovators.”
University of Texas at Austin
MCCOMBS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Austin, Texas
Median annual salary 10 years after graduation: $207,935 Lifetime ROI: $1,879,816
“McCombs’s home city of Austin is consistently named one of the best cities in the U.S. for business, technology, entrepreneurship, startups, job growth, real estate, and livability, so students will surely be able to explore their professional interests in a wide variety of fields.”
Indiana University
KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Bloomington, Indiana
Median annual salary 10 years after graduation: $170,927 Lifetime ROI: $1,593,023
“Kelley’s MBA program is particularly strong in professional development, beginning during orientation with Me, Inc., a one-of-a-kind business professional development workshop that guides students to identify the right professional fits for their skills, personalities, and values—and ultimately setting them up for long-term success.”
University of Michigan
STEPHEN M. ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Ann Arbor, Michigan
Median annual salary 10 years after graduation: $218,806 Lifetime ROI: $2,300,312
“UMich’s MBA offering is known for REAL (Ross Experiences in Action-Based Learning), a program that allows students to learn business by actually doing business. Hallmarks of the approach includes providing resources for new business ideas, offering seven-week-long consulting projects in 20 countries, letting students manage one of six student-led investment funds overseeing millions of dollars, and having them manage real businesses.”
Duke University
FUQUA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Durham, North Carolina
Median annual salary 10 years after graduation: $228,716 Lifetime ROI: $2,646,085
“Fuqua’s Global Academic Travel Experience (GATE) encourages students to dive into international business for two months, starting with six weeks of interactive coursework on a particular country’s history and current economic landscape, followed by an intense 2-week tour to the country or region studied that includes meetings with business and government leaders in a wide variety of industries and economic sectors.”
Top STEM Degrees
Engineering.
The School: MIT
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Median annual salary 10 years after graduation: $386,193 Lifetime ROI: $6,534,312
“Engineering degrees are routinely in the top five highest earning master’s degrees. With jobs growing across the discipline and median annual salaries falling in the high $150,000 range for some areas, a career in engineering ensures growth and financial stability. MIT’s rank as the #1 school for engineering, plus its strong selection of graduate programs, world-class faculty, extensive industry pipelines, and cutting-edge lab facilities make MIT an excellent (and highly competitive) choice. The Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (MEng) program enables students to solve some of the world’s hardest problems and conduct groundbreaking research to drive progress in every sector touched by electrical engineering, computer science, and artificial intelligence and decision-making.”
Computer Science
The School: Columbia University
FU FOUNDATION SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE New York, New York
Median annual salary 10 years after graduation: $463,450 Lifetime ROI: $6,041,342
“No surprise here, as steady career advancement and strong earning potential makes computer science a lucrative academic discipline. Particularly high-growth areas include AI, Machine Learning, Big Data, Cybersecurity, and Software Development. Columbia’s M.S. in Computer Science program provides advanced education in several tracks, including computational biology, natural language processing, and software systems, while also offering opportunities to participate in state-of-the-art research. In addition, its strong reputation, robust alumni network, well-connected faculty, and NYC location make it ideal for establishing industry connections and getting applied experience—and all contribute to the high ROI of the program.”
Applied & Computational Mathematics
The School: University of Washington, Seattle
DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS Seattle, Washington
Median annual salary 10 years after graduation: $169,280 Lifetime ROI: $909,219
“Actuaries and economists are some of the highest paying jobs in this field, but this is a discipline that can be applied across so many sectors, including finance, business, technology, government, scientific research, and healthcare. UW is internationally known for being at the forefront of cutting-edge research, and the Department of Applied Mathematics offers a welcoming environment that is also flexible for working professionals, thanks to both in-person and online options. As a top-rated public institution with strong value for money, UW is known for its exceptional research profile and collaborative faculty—not to mention the perks of its location in Seattle, and its proximity to beautiful natural settings.”
Architecture
The School: Notre Dame University
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE Notre Dame, Indiana
Median annual salary 10 years after graduation: $137,145 Lifetime ROI: $1,306,807
“As we face the worsening impacts of climate change, architects are at the forefront of thoughtful and sustainable design to adapt to new demands. Using alternative and recycled materials, engaging in eco-friendly design practices, and repurposing old buildings are some of the ways this field is evolving to meet society’s needs. Not to mention all the advances in technology, which make this a particularly exciting time to be an architect. A unique facet of Notre Dame’s Master of Architecture program is that all students are required to spend a semester in Rome to do a deep dive into Italy’s rich history of successful urbanism and lasting architecture. A classical approach with a focus on principled design and community is the Notre Dame program’s M.O., while the emphasis on academic advising and teaching assistant positions, as well as a 100% placement rate upon graduation, are some of the top reasons it is a stellar choice for those interested in architecture.”
The School: Ohio State University
COLLEGE OF NURSING Columbus, Ohio
Median annual salary 10 years after graduation: $113,590 Lifetime ROI: $686,656
“Two million new jobs will be added in the healthcare sector in the next 10 years, and in particular, there is a 38% projected growth for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioner roles. Practitioners, especially, are highly skilled medical professionals who enjoy a great degree of career fulfillment, versatility, and advancement. OSU’s option for a Graduate Entry Master of Science in Nursing welcomes students with a college degree in a different major to transition to the field after meeting specific prerequisites, while the traditional master’s program is designed for those who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree in nursing. No matter which path a student chooses, the OSU College of Nursing is consistently ranked among the best in the U.S. and sets graduates up for success in roles across private practices, clinics, hospitals, managed care organizations, and governmental agencies and across specialties like pediatrics, nurse-midwifery, psychiatry, and women’s health.”
Top Liberal Arts Degrees
Applied psychology.
The School: University of Southern California
DANA & DAVID DORNSIFE COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS, AND SCIENCES Los Angeles, California
Median annual salary 10 years after graduationn: $118,274 Lifetime ROI: $812,883
“A master’s in psychology will enable you to pursue work across industries, from education to healthcare to the private sector, and in various roles like school counseling, social work, corporate training, and criminology. With a projected 6% job growth in the next ten years, this is a great career path. USC’s applied psychology students explore how psychology fosters organizational success, setting them up for a wide variety of careers, including learning and development; user experience; diversity, equity, and inclusion; consumer insights; and organizational consulting. The program also has exciting global immersion components and robust career services. The emphasis on cross-sectoral applied training is apparent in the alumni who have jobs in large consulting firms, innovative tech companies, and media, as well as those traditional counseling roles. Plus, an online option provides flexibility for working professionals.”
Communications
The School: Northwestern University
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION Evanston, Illinois
Median annual salary 10 years after graduation: $118,496 Lifetime ROI: $983,693
“Communications encompasses a broad range of roles across marketing, technical writing, human resources, public relations, social media, and journalism. Salaries and earning potential will vary widely across these areas, but at the higher end, the median salary for advertising, marketing, and promotions managers was $135,900 in 2019. Students pursuing a Master of Science in Communication at Northwestern can customize their programs to suit the skills and topics they are most passionate about, with innovative elective options like brand management, crisis communication management, generative AI & the media, and public persuasion. Northwestern’s MSC is one of the most user-friendly options out there, with a rolling admissions process, online modalities, and customizable curricular options. It also takes just one year to complete, making it a more affordable option.”
Human Resources
The School: Pepperdine University
GRAZIADIO BUSINESS SCHOOL Malibu, California
Median annual salary 10 years after graduation: $178,885 Lifetime ROI: $1,399,249
“According to the BLS, jobs in this sector will grow 5% between 2022 and 2032. Human Resource professionals can find particularly high paying jobs in the professional, scientific, and technical service industries. Pepperdine’s online Master of Science in Human Resources program offers a curriculum aligned with the official requirements of the Society for Human Resource Management and provides the relevant skills needed by modern HR professionals. A standout online option for busy professionals, the 16-month program features two immersion experiences in Los Angeles, which enables cohort community-building and knowledge application in professional settings. The program has an extensive global network and offers robust career development services, including one-on-one executive coaching.”
International Affairs & Public Policy
The School: American University
SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICE Washington, D.C.
Median annual salary 10 years after graduation: $120,343 Lifetime ROI: $565,479
“For those who enjoy public service and international engagement, careers in these fields can facilitate highly rewarding opportunities to make an impact on the local, national, or global levels. AU has two excellent schools for international affairs master’s degrees and public affairs and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as #5 in Global Policy and Administration, #12 in Public Policy, and #13 in Public Affairs. Students getting the M.A. in International Affairs Policy and Analysis (IAPA) self-design specializations by selecting courses in areas such as environmental policy, foreign policy, and peace-building, and apply their analytical skills and substantive experiences to real-world problems in the Integrated Policy Exercise course, a capstone experience. The Master in Public Policy (MPP) program emphasizes experiential learning opportunities in Washington, D.C., and students select from 11 concentrations, like Education Policy, Public Financial Management, and Cyber Policy and Management.”
The School: Johns Hopkins University
KRIEGER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Baltimore, Maryland
Median annual salary 10 years after graduation: $166,959 Lifetime ROI: $1,560,302
“Providing an extremely useful and broadly applicable skill set, economics degrees can be leveraged in industry roles or for advanced study. Specialized skills will enable you to take on high-level positions, including those dealing in personal financial management, national budget concerns, or international lending. (According to the BLS, in 2022, econ master’s degree holders made about 15% more than those who just completed a bachelor’s degree.) JHU’s M.S. in Applied Economics program focuses on preparing students to support decision-making processes involving global markets and policy, while the M.S. in Financial Economics sets students up for careers that focus on modeling financial markets, forecasting trends, and elevating decision-making in both the public and private sectors. Multiple program modalities, three intake terms, and numerous electives make this a highly customizable option. Plus, Johns Hopkins’s MSFE has a lower tuition than similar programs in business schools. For those who want to pursue an in-person degree, the program’s D.C. campus scores high for professional networking and a vibrant city life. The program is also heavily focused on career placement, ensuring your time and money are well-spent.”
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The Teaching, Research, and International Policy (TRIP) Project at William & Mary’s Global Research Institute has long partnered with Foreign Policy to create a reputational ranking of academic programs in international relations. Over the past two decades, our process has remained simple and consistent: We ask IR professionals what they think are the five best places to study for an undergraduate, terminal master’s, and doctoral degree.
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International Relations Faculty | ||
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Rank | School | Percentage |
1 | Princeton University | 48.37 |
2 | Harvard University | 46.65 |
3 | Georgetown University | 43.59 |
4 | Stanford University | 42.83 |
5 | Columbia University | 29.83 |
6 | University of Chicago | 23.33 |
7 | Yale University | 17.4 |
8 | American University | 15.49 |
9 | George Washington University | 14.91 |
10 | Dartmouth College | 14.72 |
11 | University of California, San Diego | 11.85 |
12 | University of California, Berkeley | 10.52 |
13 | University of Michigan | 10.33 |
14 | Johns Hopkins University | 10.13 |
14 | Tufts University | 10.13 |
16 | William & Mary | 9.56 |
17 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 8.22 |
18 | University of Pennsylvania | 5.93 |
19 | Brown University | 5.35 |
20 | Swarthmore College | 4.02 |
20 | University of Denver | 4.02 |
22 | Ohio State University | 3.82 |
22 | University of California, Los Angeles | 3.82 |
24 | Cornell University | 3.63 |
25 | University of Virginia | 3.44 |
26 | New York University | 3.25 |
26 | University of Notre Dame | 3.25 |
26 | University of Southern California | 3.25 |
29 | Duke University | 3.06 |
29 | Williams College | 3.06 |
31 | University of Texas at Austin | 2.87 |
32 | Middlebury College | 2.29 |
33 | Brigham Young University | 2.1 |
34 | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | 1.91 |
34 | Wellesley College | 1.91 |
36 | University of Wisconsin, Madison | 1.72 |
37 | Boston University | 1.53 |
38 | Indiana University, Bloomington | 1.34 |
38 | Pomona College | 1.34 |
38 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 1.34 |
41 | Boston College | 1.15 |
41 | Macalester College | 1.15 |
41 | Syracuse University | 1.15 |
41 | Vanderbilt University | 1.15 |
41 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1.15 |
46 | Carleton College | 0.96 |
46 | Pennsylvania State University | 0.96 |
46 | University of California, Santa Barbara | 0.96 |
46 | University of Rochester | 0.96 |
46 | University of Washington | 0.96 |
51 | Amherst College | 0.76 |
51 | Claremont McKenna College | 0.76 |
51 | Emory University | 0.76 |
51 | Rice University | 0.76 |
51 | Rutgers University, New Brunswick | 0.76 |
51 | Seton Hall University | 0.76 |
51 | Texas A&M University | 0.76 |
51 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | 0.76 |
51 | Vassar College | 0.76 |
60 | Colgate University | 0.57 |
60 | Florida International University | 0.57 |
60 | Hobart and William Smith Colleges | 0.57 |
60 | Northwestern University | 0.57 |
60 | Oberlin College and Conservatory | 0.57 |
60 | United States Military Academy, West Point | 0.57 |
60 | University of California, Irvine | 0.57 |
60 | University of Georgia | 0.57 |
60 | University of Maryland, College Park | 0.57 |
60 | Virginia Tech | 0.57 |
70 | Arizona State University | 0.38 |
70 | Baylor University | 0.38 |
70 | Bowdoin College | 0.38 |
70 | Davidson College | 0.38 |
70 | Eckerd College | 0.38 |
70 | Elon University | 0.38 |
70 | Hillsdale College | 0.38 |
70 | Michigan State University | 0.38 |
70 | Occidental College | 0.38 |
70 | St. John's College | 0.38 |
70 | The New School | 0.38 |
70 | University of Florida | 0.38 |
70 | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | 0.38 |
83 | Assumption University | 0.19 |
83 | Barnard College | 0.19 |
83 | California State University, Chico | 0.19 |
83 | Carnegie Mellon University | 0.19 |
83 | Colby College | 0.19 |
83 | College of Wooster | 0.19 |
83 | Dickinson College | 0.19 |
83 | George Mason University | 0.19 |
83 | Georgia Institute of Technology | 0.19 |
83 | Ithaca College | 0.19 |
83 | Kalamazoo College | 0.19 |
83 | Kennesaw State University | 0.19 |
83 | Lafayette College | 0.19 |
83 | Lewis & Clark | 0.19 |
83 | Mount Holyoke College | 0.19 |
83 | Northeastern University | 0.19 |
83 | Pepperdine University | 0.19 |
83 | Purdue University | 0.19 |
83 | Reed College | 0.19 |
83 | Rhodes College | 0.19 |
83 | Roger Williams University | 0.19 |
83 | Sam Houston State University | 0.19 |
83 | St. Thomas Aquinas College | 0.19 |
83 | Temple University | 0.19 |
83 | Texas Christian University | 0.19 |
83 | The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina | 0.19 |
83 | Evergreen State College | 0.19 |
83 | Troy University | 0.19 |
83 | Truman State University | 0.19 |
83 | United States Naval Academy | 0.19 |
83 | University at Albany, State University of New York | 0.19 |
83 | University of California, Davis | 0.19 |
83 | University of California, San Francisco | 0.19 |
83 | University of California, Santa Cruz | 0.19 |
83 | University of Colorado, Boulder | 0.19 |
83 | University of Hawaii, Manoa | 0.19 |
83 | University of Iowa | 0.19 |
83 | University of Massachusetts, Amherst | 0.19 |
83 | University of Mississippi | 0.19 |
83 | University of Pittsburgh | 0.19 |
83 | University of Puget Sound | 0.19 |
83 | University of Toledo | 0.19 |
83 | University of Utah | 0.19 |
83 | University of Vermont | 0.19 |
83 | Ursinus College | 0.19 |
83 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 0.19 |
83 | Virginia Military Institute | 0.19 |
83 | Washington and Lee University | 0.19 |
83 | Webster University | 0.19 |
83 | Wesleyan University | 0.19 |
83 | Wright State University | 0.19 |
Rank | School | Percentage |
---|---|---|
1 | Georgetown University | 70.39 |
2 | Harvard University | 61.18 |
3 | Princeton University | 42.11 |
4 | Stanford University | 38.82 |
5 | Johns Hopkins University | 30.92 |
6 | Yale University | 28.95 |
7 | Tufts University | 27.63 |
8 | George Washington University | 25 |
9 | Columbia University | 22.37 |
10 | American University | 11.18 |
10 | University of Chicago | 11.18 |
12 | University of California, Berkeley | 8.55 |
13 | University of Virginia | 6.58 |
14 | William & Mary | 4.61 |
15 | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | 3.95 |
15 | University of Texas at Austin | 3.95 |
17 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 3.29 |
18 | Brown University | 2.63 |
18 | New York University | 2.63 |
18 | University of Pennsylvania | 2.63 |
18 | Williams College | 2.63 |
22 | Cornell University | 1.97 |
22 | Dartmouth College | 1.97 |
22 | Duke University | 1.97 |
22 | Middlebury College | 1.97 |
22 | Syracuse University | 1.97 |
22 | Texas A&M University | 1.97 |
22 | United States Military Academy, West Point | 1.97 |
22 | University of California, Los Angeles | 1.97 |
30 | Liberty University | 1.32 |
30 | Pomona College | 1.32 |
30 | United States Naval Academy | 1.32 |
30 | University of California, San Diego | 1.32 |
30 | University of Colorado, Boulder | 1.32 |
30 | University of Denver | 1.32 |
30 | University of Notre Dame | 1.32 |
30 | University of Southern California | 1.32 |
30 | University of Washington | 1.32 |
30 | University of Wisconsin, Madison | 1.32 |
40 | Adams State University | 0.66 |
40 | Arizona State University | 0.66 |
40 | Brigham Young University | 0.66 |
40 | Carleton College | 0.66 |
40 | Colorado State University | 0.66 |
40 | George Mason University | 0.66 |
40 | Marine Corps University | 0.66 |
40 | Mercyhurst University | 0.66 |
40 | Missouri State University | 0.66 |
40 | Regent University | 0.66 |
40 | Rice University | 0.66 |
40 | Sarah Lawrence College | 0.66 |
40 | Seton Hall University | 0.66 |
40 | Swarthmore College | 0.66 |
40 | Catholic University of America | 0.66 |
40 | The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina | 0.66 |
40 | Tulane University | 0.66 |
40 | United States Air Force Academy | 0.66 |
40 | University of California, Santa Barbara | 0.66 |
40 | University of Houston | 0.66 |
40 | University of Massachusetts, Amherst | 0.66 |
40 | University of Missouri | 0.66 |
40 | University of Nebraska, Lincoln | 0.66 |
40 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 0.66 |
40 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | 0.66 |
40 | Ursinus College | 0.66 |
40 | Utah Valley University | 0.66 |
40 | Vanderbilt University | 0.66 |
40 | Virginia Military Institute | 0.66 |
40 | Washington and Lee University | 0.66 |
Rank | School | Percentage |
---|---|---|
1 | Georgetown University | 65.12 |
2 | Harvard University | 64.34 |
3 | Princeton University | 47.29 |
4 | Stanford University | 44.19 |
5 | Columbia University | 40.31 |
6 | Yale University | 29.46 |
7 | Johns Hopkins University | 27.13 |
8 | George Washington University | 21.71 |
9 | Tufts University | 16.28 |
10 | University of Chicago | 14.73 |
11 | American University | 6.98 |
11 | University of California, Berkeley | 6.98 |
13 | University of California, San Diego | 6.2 |
14 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 5.43 |
15 | Cornell University | 3.88 |
15 | University of Pennsylvania | 3.88 |
15 | William & Mary | 3.88 |
15 | Williams College | 3.88 |
19 | Dartmouth College | 3.1 |
20 | Brown University | 2.33 |
20 | New York University | 2.33 |
20 | University of Michigan | 2.33 |
20 | University of Virginia | 2.33 |
24 | Duke University | 1.55 |
24 | Northwestern University | 1.55 |
24 | Swarthmore College | 1.55 |
24 | Texas A&M University | 1.55 |
24 | University of California, Davis | 1.55 |
24 | University of California, Los Angeles | 1.55 |
24 | University of Denver | 1.55 |
24 | University of Southern California | 1.55 |
24 | University of Washington | 1.55 |
33 | Barclay College | 0.78 |
33 | Brigham Young University | 0.78 |
33 | Carleton College | 0.78 |
33 | Carnegie Mellon University | 0.78 |
33 | George Mason University | 0.78 |
33 | Indiana University, Bloomington | 0.78 |
33 | Middlebury College | 0.78 |
33 | Pomona College | 0.78 |
33 | SUNY, Geneseo | 0.78 |
33 | Syracuse University | 0.78 |
33 | Ohio State University | 0.78 |
33 | Tulane University | 0.78 |
33 | United States Naval Academy | 0.78 |
33 | University of Central Florida | 0.78 |
33 | University of Hawaii, Manoa | 0.78 |
33 | University of Maryland College Park | 0.78 |
33 | University of Massachusetts, Amherst | 0.78 |
33 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 0.78 |
33 | University of Texas at Austin | 0.78 |
33 | Washington University in St. Louis | 0.78 |
33 | Wellesley College | 0.78 |
Rank | School | Percentage |
---|---|---|
1 | Georgetown University | 75.34 |
2 | Johns Hopkins University | 59.03 |
3 | Harvard University | 52.23 |
4 | Columbia University | 39.61 |
5 | Princeton University | 34.37 |
6 | George Washington University | 33.2 |
7 | Tufts University | 32.04 |
8 | American University | 22.52 |
9 | London School of Economics and Political Science | 13.59 |
10 | University of Chicago | 12.04 |
11 | Stanford University | 8.16 |
12 | University of Denver | 7.77 |
13 | Yale University | 6.41 |
14 | University of California, San Diego | 4.66 |
15 | Sciences Po | 4.27 |
16 | Syracuse University | 4.08 |
17 | University of Oxford | 3.69 |
18 | Texas A&M University | 3.11 |
19 | University of Texas at Austin | 2.72 |
20 | Geneva Graduate Institute | 2.33 |
21 | King's College London | 2.14 |
21 | University of Cambridge | 2.14 |
21 | University of Michigan | 2.14 |
24 | New York University | 1.75 |
25 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1.55 |
25 | University of California, Berkeley | 1.55 |
27 | University of Pittsburgh | 1.36 |
28 | Duke University | 1.17 |
28 | Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | 1.17 |
30 | Cornell University | 0.97 |
30 | Seton Hall University | 0.97 |
30 | University of Notre Dame | 0.97 |
30 | University of Pennsylvania | 0.97 |
30 | University of Toronto | 0.97 |
30 | University of Virginia | 0.97 |
36 | Leiden University | 0.78 |
36 | Ohio State University | 0.78 |
38 | Boston University | 0.58 |
38 | George Mason University | 0.58 |
38 | The New School | 0.58 |
38 | Pennsylvania State University | 0.58 |
38 | University of London | 0.58 |
38 | University of Maryland, College Park | 0.58 |
44 | Aberystwyth University | 0.39 |
44 | Australian National University | 0.39 |
44 | Brown University | 0.39 |
44 | Dartmouth College | 0.39 |
44 | Georgia Institute of Technology | 0.39 |
44 | Hertie School of Governance | 0.39 |
44 | University of British Columbia | 0.39 |
44 | University of California, Los Angeles | 0.39 |
44 | University of Georgia | 0.39 |
44 | Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University | 0.39 |
44 | University of St. Andrews | 0.39 |
44 | University of Sussex | 0.39 |
44 | University of Washington | 0.39 |
44 | Uppsala University | 0.39 |
58 | Albright College | 0.19 |
58 | Angelo State University | 0.19 |
58 | Arizona State University | 0.19 |
58 | Barcelona Institute of International Studies | 0.19 |
58 | Baylor University | 0.19 |
58 | Berlin Polytechnic | 0.19 |
58 | Carleton College | 0.19 |
58 | Carleton University | 0.19 |
58 | Carnegie Mellon University | 0.19 |
58 | Central European University | 0.19 |
58 | Clark University | 0.19 |
58 | Erasmus University Rotterdam | 0.19 |
58 | Florida International University | 0.19 |
58 | Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations | 0.19 |
58 | Hillsdale College | 0.19 |
58 | Indiana University, Bloomington | 0.19 |
58 | Institute of World Politics | 0.19 |
58 | Kennesaw State University | 0.19 |
58 | Michigan State University | 0.19 |
58 | Nanyang Technological University | 0.19 |
58 | National University of Singapore | 0.19 |
58 | Naval Postgraduate School | 0.19 |
58 | North Carolina State University | 0.19 |
58 | Northeastern University | 0.19 |
58 | Old Dominion University | 0.19 |
58 | Paris Nanterre University | 0.19 |
58 | Peking University | 0.19 |
58 | Pomona College | 0.19 |
58 | Royal Holloway, University of London | 0.19 |
58 | Rutgers University, New Brunswick | 0.19 |
58 | Sam Houston State University | 0.19 |
58 | St. Thomas Aquinas College | 0.19 |
58 | Catholic University of America | 0.19 |
58 | The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina | 0.19 |
58 | Troy University | 0.19 |
58 | Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University | 0.19 |
58 | University of Arizona | 0.19 |
58 | University of Baltimore | 0.19 |
58 | University of California, Irvine | 0.19 |
58 | University of California, Santa Barbara | 0.19 |
58 | University of Colorado, Denver | 0.19 |
58 | University of Florida | 0.19 |
58 | University of Hawaii, Manoa | 0.19 |
58 | University of Hong Kong | 0.19 |
58 | University of Kent | 0.19 |
58 | University of Kentucky | 0.19 |
58 | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | 0.19 |
58 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 0.19 |
58 | University of South Carolina, Columbia | 0.19 |
58 | University of Sydney | 0.19 |
58 | University of Warwick | 0.19 |
58 | University of Wisconsin, Madison | 0.19 |
58 | Virginia Tech | 0.19 |
58 | Washington University in St. Louis | 0.19 |
58 | Webster University | 0.19 |
58 | Western Michigan University | 0.19 |
58 | William & Mary | 0.19 |
58 | World Trade Institute University of Bern | 0.19 |
58 | Wright State University | 0.19 |
58 | Yonsei University | 0.19 |
Rank | School | Percentage |
---|---|---|
1 | Georgetown University | 67.39 |
2 | Johns Hopkins University | 61.59 |
3 | Harvard University | 58.7 |
4 | Tufts University | 39.13 |
5 | Princeton University | 34.78 |
6 | Columbia University | 26.81 |
7 | London School of Economics and Political Science | 20.29 |
8 | George Washington University | 17.39 |
9 | Stanford University | 14.49 |
10 | American University | 12.32 |
10 | Yale University | 12.32 |
12 | University of Oxford | 11.59 |
13 | University of Chicago | 5.8 |
14 | Sciences Po | 4.35 |
15 | King's College London | 3.62 |
16 | National War College | 2.9 |
16 | University of California, Berkeley | 2.9 |
18 | National Defense University | 2.17 |
18 | University of Cambridge | 2.17 |
18 | University of Denver | 2.17 |
18 | University of Pennsylvania | 2.17 |
18 | University of Texas at Austin | 2.17 |
18 | University of Virginia | 2.17 |
24 | Duke University | 1.45 |
24 | George Mason University | 1.45 |
24 | Liberty University | 1.45 |
24 | Naval Postgraduate School | 1.45 |
24 | Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University | 1.45 |
24 | University of Michigan | 1.45 |
24 | University of Pittsburgh | 1.45 |
24 | William & Mary | 1.45 |
32 | Air War College | 0.72 |
32 | Arizona State University | 0.72 |
32 | Australian National University | 0.72 |
32 | Catholic University, Leuven | 0.72 |
32 | Cornell University | 0.72 |
32 | Florida International University | 0.72 |
32 | Iowa State University of Science and Technology | 0.72 |
32 | Leiden University | 0.72 |
32 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 0.72 |
32 | Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | 0.72 |
32 | Missouri State University | 0.72 |
32 | National University of Singapore | 0.72 |
32 | Naval War College | 0.72 |
32 | Seton Hall University | 0.72 |
32 | Syracuse University | 0.72 |
32 | Texas A&M University | 0.72 |
32 | Tulane University | 0.72 |
32 | United States Military Academy, West Point | 0.72 |
32 | University of California, San Diego | 0.72 |
32 | University of Colorado, Boulder | 0.72 |
32 | University of Kentucky | 0.72 |
32 | University of London | 0.72 |
32 | University of Massachusetts, Amherst | 0.72 |
32 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 0.72 |
32 | University of Notre Dame | 0.72 |
32 | University of South Carolina, Columbia | 0.72 |
32 | University of St. Andrews | 0.72 |
32 | University of Sussex | 0.72 |
32 | University of Sydney | 0.72 |
Rank | School | Percentage |
---|---|---|
1 | Georgetown University | 73.17 |
2 | Johns Hopkins University | 65.85 |
3 | Harvard University | 52.03 |
4 | Columbia University | 42.28 |
5 | Tufts University | 39.84 |
6 | Princeton University | 38.21 |
7 | George Washington University | 21.14 |
8 | London School of Economics and Political Science | 17.07 |
9 | University of Oxford | 16.26 |
10 | Stanford University | 13.01 |
11 | Yale University | 8.94 |
12 | American University | 8.13 |
13 | Sciences Po | 6.5 |
13 | University of California, San Diego | 6.5 |
15 | University of Chicago | 5.69 |
16 | King's College London | 3.25 |
16 | New York University | 3.25 |
16 | University of California, Berkeley | 3.25 |
19 | University of Cambridge | 2.44 |
20 | Geneva Graduate Institute | 1.63 |
20 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1.63 |
20 | National University of Singapore | 1.63 |
20 | Texas A&M University | 1.63 |
20 | University of London | 1.63 |
20 | University of Michigan | 1.63 |
20 | University of Texas at Austin | 1.63 |
20 | University of Virginia | 1.63 |
28 | Australian National University | 0.81 |
28 | Central European University | 0.81 |
28 | College of Europe, Belgium | 0.81 |
28 | Cornell University | 0.81 |
28 | Duke University | 0.81 |
28 | Institute of World Politics | 0.81 |
28 | Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | 0.81 |
28 | National Defense University | 0.81 |
28 | Naval Postgraduate School | 0.81 |
28 | Northwestern University | 0.81 |
28 | Pace University | 0.81 |
28 | Pepperdine University | 0.81 |
28 | Sophia University | 0.81 |
28 | Syracuse University | 0.81 |
28 | Tulane University | 0.81 |
28 | University College London | 0.81 |
28 | University of California, Davis | 0.81 |
28 | University of Denver | 0.81 |
28 | University of Edinburgh | 0.81 |
28 | University of Pennsylvania | 0.81 |
28 | University of St. Andrews | 0.81 |
28 | University of Sussex | 0.81 |
28 | University of Tokyo | 0.81 |
28 | University of Washington | 0.81 |
28 | William & Mary | 0.81 |
Rank | School | Percentage |
---|---|---|
1 | Harvard University | 64.65 |
2 | Princeton University | 60.3 |
3 | Stanford University | 59.36 |
4 | Columbia University | 38 |
5 | University of Chicago | 27.6 |
6 | Yale University | 27.03 |
7 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 20.04 |
7 | University of California, San Diego | 20.04 |
9 | University of Michigan | 17.58 |
10 | University of California, Berkeley | 17.01 |
11 | University of Oxford | 12.85 |
12 | Georgetown University | 11.53 |
13 | London School of Economics and Political Science | 7.94 |
14 | Cornell University | 6.24 |
15 | Johns Hopkins University | 6.05 |
16 | University of Cambridge | 5.86 |
17 | Ohio State University | 5.48 |
18 | University of Pennsylvania | 5.29 |
19 | George Washington University | 4.91 |
19 | New York University | 4.91 |
21 | American University | 4.16 |
22 | University of California, Los Angeles | 3.78 |
23 | Duke University | 2.65 |
24 | Tufts University | 1.89 |
24 | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | 1.89 |
26 | University of Texas at Austin | 1.7 |
27 | Emory University | 1.51 |
27 | University of Rochester | 1.51 |
27 | University of Toronto | 1.51 |
30 | Brown University | 1.32 |
30 | Pennsylvania State University | 1.32 |
30 | University of Virginia | 1.32 |
30 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | 1.32 |
34 | Geneva Graduate Institute | 0.95 |
34 | Rice University | 0.95 |
34 | Sciences Po | 0.95 |
34 | University of Denver | 0.95 |
34 | University of Iowa | 0.95 |
34 | University of Southern California | 0.95 |
34 | Washington University in St. Louis | 0.95 |
41 | Aberystwyth University | 0.76 |
41 | Northwestern University | 0.76 |
41 | University of Amsterdam | 0.76 |
41 | University of Maryland, College Park | 0.76 |
41 | University of St. Andrews | 0.76 |
41 | University of Wisconsin, Madison | 0.76 |
47 | Australian National University | 0.57 |
47 | Baylor University | 0.57 |
47 | University of Georgia | 0.57 |
47 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 0.57 |
47 | University of North Texas | 0.57 |
47 | University of Notre Dame | 0.57 |
47 | Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University | 0.57 |
47 | Uppsala University | 0.57 |
55 | Boston College | 0.38 |
55 | Dartmouth College | 0.38 |
55 | Florida International University | 0.38 |
55 | George Mason University | 0.38 |
55 | Indiana University, Bloomington | 0.38 |
55 | Michigan State University | 0.38 |
55 | Queen's University, Canada | 0.38 |
55 | University of Arizona | 0.38 |
55 | University of Essex | 0.38 |
55 | University of London | 0.38 |
55 | University of Sussex | 0.38 |
55 | University of Warwick | 0.38 |
55 | University of Washington | 0.38 |
55 | Vanderbilt University | 0.38 |
55 | York University | 0.38 |
70 | Charles University | 0.19 |
70 | Corvinus University of Budapest | 0.19 |
70 | ETH Zurich | 0.19 |
70 | Eastern Illinois University | 0.19 |
70 | European University Institute | 0.19 |
70 | Free University of Berlin | 0.19 |
70 | Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations | 0.19 |
70 | Hebrew University of Jerusalem | 0.19 |
70 | Hillsdale College | 0.19 |
70 | Jagiellonian University | 0.19 |
70 | Kennesaw State University | 0.19 |
70 | King's College London | 0.19 |
70 | Koc University | 0.19 |
70 | Leiden University | 0.19 |
70 | Lund University | 0.19 |
70 | McGill University | 0.19 |
70 | Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | 0.19 |
70 | National University of Singapore | 0.19 |
70 | Old Dominion University | 0.19 |
70 | Paris Nanterre University | 0.19 |
70 | Syracuse University | 0.19 |
70 | Texas A&M University | 0.19 |
70 | The New School | 0.19 |
70 | University College Cork | 0.19 |
70 | University of Bologna | 0.19 |
70 | University of California, Irvine | 0.19 |
70 | University of Connecticut | 0.19 |
70 | University of Copenhagen | 0.19 |
70 | University of Edinburgh | 0.19 |
70 | University of Hawaii, Manoa | 0.19 |
70 | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | 0.19 |
70 | University of Mississippi | 0.19 |
70 | University of Nebraska, Lincoln | 0.19 |
70 | University of Oklahoma | 0.19 |
70 | University of Ottawa | 0.19 |
70 | University of Pittsburgh | 0.19 |
70 | University of Queensland | 0.19 |
70 | University of São Paulo | 0.19 |
70 | University of Utah | 0.19 |
70 | University of Zaragoza | 0.19 |
70 | Virginia Tech | 0.19 |
Rank | School | Percentage |
---|---|---|
1 | Harvard University | 85.53 |
2 | Stanford University | 56.58 |
3 | Princeton University | 51.32 |
4 | Yale University | 42.11 |
5 | University of Oxford | 34.21 |
6 | Georgetown University | 31.58 |
7 | Columbia University | 27.63 |
8 | Johns Hopkins University | 25 |
9 | University of Chicago | 19.74 |
10 | London School of Economics and Political Science | 17.11 |
11 | University of California, Berkeley | 13.16 |
12 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 11.84 |
12 | University of Cambridge | 11.84 |
14 | Tufts University | 7.89 |
15 | George Washington University | 5.26 |
16 | American University | 3.95 |
16 | Duke University | 3.95 |
16 | University of Michigan | 3.95 |
19 | King's College London | 2.63 |
19 | New York University | 2.63 |
19 | Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University | 2.63 |
22 | Dartmouth College | 1.32 |
22 | Sciences Po | 1.32 |
22 | University of California, Los Angeles | 1.32 |
22 | University of Denver | 1.32 |
22 | University of Notre Dame | 1.32 |
22 | University of Pennsylvania | 1.32 |
22 | University of Texas at Austin | 1.32 |
Rank | School | Percentage |
---|---|---|
1 | Harvard University | 77.08 |
2 | Princeton University | 55.21 |
2 | Stanford University | 55.21 |
4 | Columbia University | 46.88 |
5 | Yale University | 33.33 |
6 | University of Oxford | 25 |
7 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 23.96 |
8 | Georgetown University | 22.92 |
9 | University of Chicago | 19.79 |
10 | Johns Hopkins University | 16.67 |
11 | University of California, Berkeley | 13.54 |
12 | Tufts University | 11.46 |
13 | University of Cambridge | 8.33 |
14 | University of California, San Diego | 7.29 |
14 | University of Michigan | 7.29 |
16 | London School of Economics and Political Science | 6.25 |
17 | Sciences Po | 5.21 |
18 | George Washington University | 4.17 |
19 | Cornell University | 3.12 |
20 | American University | 2.08 |
20 | Duke University | 2.08 |
20 | Ohio State University | 2.08 |
20 | University of California, Los Angeles | 2.08 |
24 | Australian National University | 1.04 |
24 | King's College London | 1.04 |
24 | National University of Singapore | 1.04 |
24 | New York University | 1.04 |
24 | Northwestern University | 1.04 |
24 | Pennsylvania State University | 1.04 |
24 | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | 1.04 |
24 | University of London | 1.04 |
24 | University of Pennsylvania | 1.04 |
24 | University of St. Andrews | 1.04 |
24 | University of Virginia | 1.04 |
24 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | 1.04 |
These results should look familiar to those who follow national undergraduate rankings. Ivy League schools, Stanford University, the University of Chicago, and a few large public universities were favored across the board. But a handful of outliers punched well above their weight: Georgetown University, American University, George Washington University, Tufts University, and William & Mary all placed much higher here compared with their rankings in U.S. News & World Report , widely considered the most influential college ranking in the United States. In fact, Georgetown stands out as the top undergraduate choice among policymakers and think tank staff.
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. is a different kind of degree from the master’s degree. A doctoral candidate in geography must be capable of making original contributions to knowledge and scholarship. For the students to make such contributions, they must concentrate on a narrow and clearly defined field of study. We require, however, that doctoral candidates know more of geography than their particular specialties; thus, any aspirant for a doctorate must obtain master’s training or its equivalent before being admitted to doctoral candidacy. In short, admission to doctoral candidacy is official recognition that a student’s general foundation in the breadth of geography is satisfactory. Students then devote their attention to developing depth in chosen specialties.
The general requirements for a doctoral degree in geography are more rigorous than those for a master’s degree. At the same time, the greater flexibility of the doctoral program allows advanced students to pursue programs of study tailored to their special interests and needs.
Progress through the degree is marked by:
- Successful performance in a verbal qualifying exam;
- Four-day written comprehensive exam, with a verbal portion after the written answers have been assessed by the committee;
- Formal dissertation proposal; and
- Verbal defense of a completed dissertation.
The four-year Ph.D. program is reserved for students who have a master’s degree from another graduate program. That can be another geography program at another university, a non-geography program at another university, or a non-geography program at Penn State.
Students entering the four-year Ph.D. program must take the doctoral qualifying exam in their first year. A committee from three of the four fields of geography and formally appointed by the Graduate Program Officer will administer the qualifying exam. The qualifying exam can take place any time during the year, but students in the four-year Ph.D. program typically take it during spring semester.
Students in the four-year Ph.D. program complete a comprehensive exam and defend their dissertation proposal in the second year. Depending on the needs of their research, and in agreement with their doctoral committee, students can fulfill these two requirements in either order. Once students have successfully passed their comprehensive exam and defended their proposal, they typically take two years to research, write, and defend their dissertations.
Our online Graduate Student Handbook explains the program requirements for all degrees.
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Mailing Address: College of Graduate Studies University of Idaho 875 Perimeter Drive MS 3017 Moscow, ID 83844-3017
Phone: 208-885-2647
Email: [email protected]
Online Master’s and Doctoral Programs List
The University of Idaho’s online graduate degrees reflect our mission of making education accessible across the state and nation and responding to changing employment demands. Delivering the quality instruction expected of a research university, our online master’s and doctoral programs are taught by our esteemed faculty members and build upon our century-old reputation as an educational leader in the Northwest.
Online graduate students can earn a degree from one of our top-ranked national programs around their existing obligations and have access to the same opportunities and resources, including the on-campus library, research projects, scholarships, and teaching assistantships. If you’ve thought about returning to school but require more flexibility due to your full-time job and raising a family, advance your career with any of the programs listed here.
Available via online or distance learning:
- Climate Change , P.S.M.
- Geographic Information Skills, Mapping, and Monitoring , P.S.M.
- Precision Nutrition for Human and Animal Health , P.S.M.
- Scientific Communication and Leadership , Certificate
- Sustainable Soil and Land Systems , P.S.M.
- Water Resources , P.S.M.
College of Business and Economics
- Online Master of Business Administration , M.B.A.
- Adult Organizational Learning and Leadership , M.S.
- Educational Leadership , M.Ed.
- Curriculum and Instruction , M.Ed.
- Physical Education , M.Ed.
- Special Education , M.Ed.
- Education , Ed.D., Ph.D. (may vary from all to mostly online)
Engineering
- Advanced Semiconductor Design
- Civil Engineering , M.Engr.
- Computer Engineering , M.S., M.Engr.
- Computer Science , M.S.
- Cybersecurity , M.S.
- Electrical Engineering , M.S., M.Engr.
- Engineering Management , M.Engr.
- Geological Engineering, , M.S.
- High-Speed Circuits and Systems , Certificate
- Mechanical Engineering , M.Engr.
- Power System Protection and Relaying, Certificate
- Secure and Dependable Computing Systems, Certificate
- Smart Grid Cybersecurity
- Technology Management , M.S.
Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
- Criminology , M.S.
- Emerging Media , M.A.
- Music , M.Mus.
- Media Production , Certificate
- Public Administration , M.P.A.
- Psychology: Human Factors , M.S.
- Theatre Arts , MFA
- Strategic Media Management , Certificate
Natural Resources and Environmental Science
- Environmental Science, M.S.
- Environmental Education and Science Communication, Certificate
- Master of Natural Resources, M.N.R.
- Fire Ecology, Management and Technology , Certificate
- Remote Sensing of the Environment, Certificate
- Geographic Information Science: Geospatial Aspects of Sustainable Planning Application , M.S.
- Geographic Information Science: Geospatial Habitat Assessment Application , M.S.
- Geographic Information Science: Geospatial Intelligence Application , M.S.
- Geographic Information Science: Geotechnician Application , M.S.
- Geographic Information Science: GIS Programming Application , M.S.
- Geographic Information Science: Natural Hazards and Emergency Planning Application , M.S.
- Statistical Science , M.S.
- Teaching Mathematics , M.A.T.
The University of Idaho General Catalog is available online.
Distance Learning Versus Online Graduate Degrees
U of I’s online graduate degrees utilize two distinct formats. Online learning uses pre-recorded, or asynchronous, lectures that students can then review on their own time. Distance learning simulates a real-time virtual classroom. Wherever an online student is located, they have direct access to a traditional classroom environment where they can interact and participate in discussions with their fellow students and instructors.
The Benefits of U of I’s Online Graduate Programs
Whichever online degree you begin, being an online learning student at U of I comes with a host of benefits.
- Flexibility: We design our online master’s and doctoral programs around the schedules of working adults, allowing you to maintain existing employment, family, and seasonal commitments without altering your schedule or taking a hit in income.
- Quality: We’re one of the region’s most respected research universities. Whether the class is pre-recorded or virtual, our leading faculty members deliver the same depth and detail of instruction that you expect in an on-campus classroom.
- Place-Based Degrees: Especially where research is concerned, our faculty members partner with regional organizations to support our online graduate students as they complete a place-based thesis or non-thesis research project. You, in turn, can conduct guided research relevant to your geographic region without ever setting foot on campus and may even be able to do so through your existing employer.
- Scholarships: Many erroneously believe that scholarships are off the table to online graduate students. Supporting your endeavors and professional growth, the University of Idaho has opened up teaching assistant opportunities and place-based scholarships to online students.
- Affordability: No matter where you are in the country or world, all online courses for master’s and doctoral programs are charged at our in-state rate.
- Ahead of the Curve: The University of Idaho championed distance learning ahead of everyone else with our innovative Engineering Outreach program. We introduced these degrees over 35 years ago, and while we’ve adjusted delivery methods to available technologies, our commitment toward advancing your career through quality education has not wavered.
Learn More About U of I’s Online Graduate Degrees
Thinking about enrolling in an online graduate degree program? To get your questions answered, reach out to the College of Graduate Studies by email or by phone at 208-885-2647, or request additional information today .
Tuition and Fees for SOE Graduate Programs
Below are the 2024-2025 tuition rates and fees for School of Engineering graduate programs.
Graduate Courses
The 2024-2025 tuition rate for School of Engineering graduate level courses is $1,765 per credit. Undergraduate courses (numbered below 100) are billed at $1,049 per credit. Please visit the Student Financial Services website for details regarding the estimated cost of attendance for graduate students .
The School of Engineering offers scholarships to Tufts alumni or alumni of bridge schools for some SOE master's programs. Certificate students are not eligible for these scholarships and discounts cannot be combined. Learn more about School of Engineering graduate scholarships .
PhD Programs
The 2024-2025 tuition rate for School of Engineering PhD students is $4,975 per semester. Full tuition is charged for nine semesters unless the student enters the program with an appropriate master's degree, in which case tuition is charged for six semesters. Please visit the Student Financial Services website for details regarding the estimated cost of attendance for graduate students .
Full-time PhD students within the School of Engineering often receive a tuition scholarship. For information regarding Part-time PhD programs, please visit the School of Engineering’s Part-time PhD Program page.
TEEP Program
The 2024-2025 tuition rate for the online Teacher Engineering Education Program is $420 per credit. Some courses may require an additional $150 lab fee.
Ancillary Fees
- A Graduate Student Activity Fee of $62 is assessed to students in master's and doctoral programs to support the activities of the Graduate Student Council. This fee is not charged to certificate students or students enrolled in fully online programs.
- A Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Fee is assessed for comprehensive individual injury or illness medical coverage for students. If desired, coverage is also available for spouses and children. Students who are admitted full time, and part-time students registered for seven (7) or more credits in residential (including hybrid) programs, are automatically enrolled in SHIP while tuition is being charged. Students enrolled in fully online programs are not charged the SHIP fee. The insurance may be waived if proof of outside comparable coverage from a US carrier is submitted. The Student Health Insurance Plan is $ 4,391 in 2024-2025.
- A Student Health and Wellness (SHAW) Fee is mandatory for students who are admitted full time and part-time students registered for seven (7) or more credits in residential (including hybrid) programs. SHAW is estimated at $1,162 for 2024-2025 (students are charged approximately $581 per semester). This fee covers use of Tufts Health Service, Tufts Counseling and Mental Health Services, the Center for Awareness, Resources, and Education (CARE), and Tufts Health Promotion and Prevention (HPP), all on the Medford/Somerville campus. This fee is assessed per semester while tuition is still being charged. Students enrolled in fully online programs are not charged the SHAW fee.
Continuation Policies and Fees
All School of Engineering graduate students will be charged continuation tuition for each semester after the tuition requirements for the program have been satisfied. The 2024-2025 continuation tuition is $1,000 per semester.
While most tuition rate changes are effective in the fall term each academic year, The Trustees of Tufts College reserve the right to change the tuition or to establish additional fees or charges for special features or services whenever such action is deemed advisable. We will provide the earliest possible notification of changes in tuition and other fees.
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