Careers by education · Master

Master Degree Careers

A master's degree is a one- to three-year graduate credential pursued after a bachelor's, usually to specialize, switch fields, or unlock licensure. Costs and pay-offs vary sharply by program. We list careers here where a master's is the typical or near-universal entry requirement, not merely a nice-to-have.

Education snapshot
Typical duration1–3 years
Typical cost~$20k–$60k total program
Entry pathBachelor's degree (often in field)

022 career guides

  • Machine Learning Engineer / AI Specialist

    $118k – $191k
    MasterVery high demand+40% growth

    Machine Learning Engineers design, build, and deploy AI systems and production machine learning models that power prediction, automation, and recommendation features across industries.

  • Data Scientist

    $95k – $165k
    MasterVery high demand+34% growth

    Data scientists use statistics, programming, and domain knowledge to analyze complex data, build models, and turn findings into decisions that improve business and technical outcomes.

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