Masters Degrees Programs Online and On Campus
This page helps students who are looking for information about masters degrees programs.
Whereas a bachelors degree used to be the entry qualification, many jobs now require a masters degree. So increasingly, people are taking these degrees in order to progress their careers, and many do it whilst working. For such people, masters online programs provide the most convenient mode of study.
This page has details of the programs, what is involved, what the prospects are, where the programs can be found, and more ...
Why study masters degrees programs?
The master's degree is an award that recognizes increased expertise in an academic discipline or professional field of study. It is an award you receive upon successful completion of a one year masters program or a two year program (depending on your masters part time program) of advanced graduate study after your bachelor's degree. It usually requires the completion of university masters courses, a project, a thesis, or a comprehensive examination. The most commonly awarded types of master's are the Master of Arts (abbreviated to MA or M.A.) and the Master of Science (often abbreviated to MS or M.S. in the United States and MSc or M.Sc. in Europe and the Commonwealth).
Most of the subject areas covered in this website have masters degrees programs. And most of them are available on campus and online. Masters distance learning programs are particularly popular amongst those who are working or are returning to study after a long time away from it.
Requirements for taking masters degrees programs
The masters requirements are usually graduation from a bachelors program or equivalent tertiary program. However, there are an increasing number of masters programs that are offering an "executive stream" that take into account prior learning obtained whilst working. The executive MBA is perhaps the most well-known of this type of masters part time program.
What can students with masters degrees programs expect to earn?
Clearly, what you earn will depend on many factors, e.g., experience, job and location. However, according to PayScale.com, the following are the approximate salaries that can be expected in the US (as at November 2009):
Elementary School Teacher: $44,000;
High School Teacher: $50,000;
Architect: $60,000;
Software Engineer: $65,000;
Executive Director (Non-profit Org): $70.000;
Physician Assistant: $72,000
Senior Software Engineer: $92,000;
Further information about masters degrees programs
Click here to learn more about the specific on-campus masters degrees programs.
Click here to learn more about masters distance learning programs, including online programs.
Use the search facility on this site to find more masters degrees programs.
Remember to compare the admission requirements and course content of several schools before you choose a program.
