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Online Master's Degrees

Most master's degree programs require one to three years of postgraduate or graduate level education. The two most popular masters degrees in the United States are the Master's of Arts and Master's of Science. So is the time and effort required to earn a master's degree a worth while investment? Well, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, professionals who possess a master's degree on average earn nearly 20% more than bachelor's degree holders. Over a lifetime that could add up to millions in additional income.

Unlike many undergraduate degree programs, a master's degree requires concentrated study in just one subject area. A master's degre can mean the chance for accelerated career promotion, the ability to enter into a new profession, or personal achievement. Less than 5% of Americans ever earn a master's degree, so the letters M.A. (Masters of Art) or M.S. (Masters of Science) on resume, business card or letterhead can command certain respect.

Master's level education is significantly more demanding (and more stimulating) than undergraduate education and the students are typically more goal-oriented and driven. Individuals lacking self-discipline need not apply to a master's degree program as such a degree requires an unparallel level of dedication and determination. During a master's degree program many students will develop long lasting friendships and form professional connections with peers, professors, and other industry professional in their chosen field of study. Such relationships are instrumental in furthering career interests and provide a strong network to fall back on when searching for a job.

Advantages of Earning an Online Master's Degree

If you're considering a career in a technology field in particular, an online master's degree has its advantages over a campus-based program. Degrees oriented to teaching with technology including MBA degrees with specializations in technology, e-commerce or international business degrees, corporate-training degrees, and the like command extra respect when earned online.

Below you'll find our editor's choice of top online master's degree programs.

Schools offering online master's degree programs:

University of Phoenix
  • Master of Management
  • Master of Mgmt/HR Mgmt
  • Master of Public Administration
  • MBA
  • MBA - Accounting
  • MBA - Global Management
  • MBA - Health Care Management
  • MBA - Human Resource Management
  • MBA - Marketing
  • MBA - Technology Management
  • MS in Accountancy
  • MA in Education/Administration and Supervision
  • MA in Education/Adult Education and Training
  • MA in Education/Curriculum and Instruction - Reading
  • MA in Education/Early Childhood Ed.
  • MA in Education/Elementary Teacher Education
  • MA in Education/Secondary Teacher Education
  • MA in Education/Teacher Education Middle Level Generalist
  • MA in Education/Teacher Education Middle Level Mathematics
  • MA in Education/Teacher Education Middle Level Science
  • MA in Education/Teacher Education Secondary Mathematics
  • MA in Education/Teacher Education Secondary Science
  • MA in Education/Teacher Leadership
  • Master of Arts in Education/Special Education
  • Master of Health Administration
  • Master of Health in Administration/Gerontology
  • Master of Health in Administration/Health Care Education
  • Master of Health in Administration/Health Care Informatics
  • MBA - Health Care Management
  • MS in Nursing
  • MS in Nursing/Health Care Education
  • MS in Nursing/Informatics
  • MS in Nursing/Master of Health Administration
  • MS in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management
  • MS in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner
  • MS in Administration of Justice and Security
  • MS in Psychology
  • MS in Information Science

Kaplan University
  • Master of Business Administration
  • MBA - Entrepreneurship
  • MBA - Finance
  • MBA - Health Care Management
  • MBA - Human Resources
  • MBA - International Business
  • MBA - Marketing
  • MBA - Project Management
  • MBA - Supply Chain Management and Logistics
  • MS in Management - Information Technology
  • MS in Accounting
  • MS in Information Technology - Entrepreneurship
  • MS in Management
  • MS in Management - Health Care Management
  • MS in Management - Human Resources
  • MS in Management - Leadership
  • MS in Management - Organizational Design and Development
  • MS in Management - Project Management
  • MS in Management - Supply Chain Management and Logistics
  • MS in Psychology - Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • MA in Teaching (for Aspiring Teachers Grades 5-12)
  • MS in Education (for Existing Teachers Grades K-12)
  • MS in Education - Instructional Technology (K-12)
  • MS in Education in Instructional Technology - Adult Learning-Higher Education
  • MS in Education in Instructional Technology - Adult Learning-Organizations
  • MS in Higher Education - College Administration and Leadership
  • MS in Higher Education - College Teaching and Learning
  • MS in Higher Education - Educational Assessment and Evaluation
  • MS in Higher Education - Online College Teaching
  • MS in Higher Education - Student Affairs
  • Master of Health Care Administration
  • Master of Public Health
  • Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
  • Master of Public Health - Health Education
  • Master of Public Health - Public Health Program Development
  • MS in Nursing
  • MS in Nursing - Informatics
  • MS in Nursing - Nurse Administrator
  • MS in Nursing - Nurse Educator
  • Master of Public Administration - Criminal Justice
  • MS in Criminal Justice
  • MS in Criminal Justice - Corrections
  • MS in Criminal Justice - Global Issues in Criminal Justice
  • MS in Criminal Justice - Law
  • MS in Criminal Justice - Leadership/Executive Management
  • MS in Criminal Justice - Policing
  • MS in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
  • MS in Legal Studies
  • MS in Legal Studies - Education and the Legal System
  • MS in Legal Studies - Health Care Delivery
  • MS in Legal Studies - Legal System and the Media
  • MS in Legal Studies - State and Local Government
  • Master of Public Administration
  • Master of Public Administration - Criminal Justice
  • Master of Public Administration - General MPA
  • Master of Public Administration - Governmental Management
  • Master of Public Administration - Health Care Management
  • MS in Environmental Policy
  • MS in Psychology
  • MS in Psychology - Addictions
  • MS in Psychology - Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • MS in Psychology - General Psychology
  • MS in Information Technology
  • MS in Information Technology - Business Intelligence
  • MS in Information Technology - Information Security and Assurance
  • MS in Information Technology - Project Management

AIU Online
  • MBA - Accounting and Finance
  • MBA - Finance
  • MBA - Human Resource Management
  • MBA - International Business
  • MBA - Management
  • MBA - Marketing
  • MBA - Operations Management
  • MBA - Organizational Psychology and Development
  • MBA - Project Management
  • Master's (M. Ed.) in Educational Assessment and Evaluation
  • Master's (M. Ed.) in Leadership in Educational Organizations
  • Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction
  • Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology
  • MBA - Healthcare Management
  • MBA - Organizational Psychology and Development
  • Master of Information Technology in IT Project Management
  • Master's (MIT) - Internet Security
  • Master's Degree in Information Technology

Jones International University
  • M.Ed. in Corporate Training & Knowledge Management
  • MABC in Entrepreneurship
  • MABC in Leadership and Influence
  • MABC in Leading the Customer-Driven Organization
  • MABC in Project Management
  • MBA in Accounting
  • MBA in Entrepreneurship
  • MBA in Finance
  • MBA in Leading the Customer-Driven Organization
  • MBA in Project Management
  • M.Ed. in Adult Education
  • M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Administration
  • M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure
  • M.Ed. in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Teacher Licensure
  • M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership and Administration
  • M.Ed. in K-12 Instructional Technology
  • M.Ed. in K-12 Instructional Technology: Teacher Licensure
  • M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
  • M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Teacher Licensure
  • MEd in e-learning Technology & Design
  • MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
  • MBA in Health Care Management
  • MBA in Global Enterprise Management
  • MBA in Information Security Management
  • MBA in IT Management
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