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)

088 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.

  • Human Factors Engineer / UX Researcher

    $95k – $165k
    MasterHigh demand+18% growth

    Human Factors Engineers and UX Researchers use psychology, research, and design methods to improve how people interact with products, systems, and environments.

  • 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.

  • Physician Assistant

    $120k – $165k
    MasterVery high demand+20% growth

    Physician assistants diagnose and treat patients, prescribe medications, and provide direct medical care under physician supervision across a wide range of healthcare settings.

  • Nurse Practitioner

    $129k – $132k
    MasterVery high demand+40% growth

    Nurse practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses who diagnose and treat patients, prescribe medications, and manage care across primary and specialty settings.

  • Speech-Language Pathologist

    $95k – $130k
    MasterVery high demand+15% growth

    Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, swallowing, and communication disorders across the lifespan.

  • Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse

    $93k – $129k
    MasterVery high demand+6% growth

    Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses assess, diagnose, treat, and support people with mental health or substance use disorders through psychotherapy, medication management, education, and coordinated care.

  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor

    $37k – $67k
    MasterVery high demand+17% growth

    Mental health and substance abuse counselors help clients manage addiction and mental health challenges through counseling, recovery planning, and ongoing support.

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