Masters degree in US Universities takes 2 years to complete depending on your degree plan. Here is an overview of 3 different Degree path that available
- Thesis Option
- Non-Thesis – Course Work Only ( or Structured Option)
- Non-Thesis – Project Option
Before you read about Masters Degree course path, here is an in-depth overview about Study in USA – Timeline.
Most Universities offer Thesis and Course Work only plan. Project option is offered only in few universities.
Masters Degree Plan
Masters Degree – Thesis Option
- Students usually start working on Thesis after 1st year.
- Professor will assign a research problem
- Takes 2 or more semesters to solve the research problem.
- Defend thesis in front of a panel and you graduate.
Non-Thesis – Course Only
- Complete required number of courses ( or credits)
- Complete all the required courses with GPA above 3.0
- Optional : 1 or 2 semesters of internship
Non-thesis – Project
- Some Universities have an option to complete a project.
- Project runs for 1 semester or so.
- You have to meet the GPA requirements.
- Optional : 1 or 2 semesters of internship
Internship
- Some schools require 3 months of Internship in addition to above 3 degree plan.
- When Internship is optional, you can work as an intern for 1 or 2 semesters.
Best Option?
- Depends on your interests and plans.
- Thesis – If you plan to do PhD later or inclined to do research.
- Non-Thesis – If you just need to improve your skills and find a job after M.S.
- Internship – If you are in Thesis or Non-thesis, try to do at least 1 semester internship.
- Internship increases your chances to get job.
- Internship is a MUST for students without work experience.
Financial Aid
Chances of getting Financial Aid is high when you are in Thesis or Project track.
Also, RA would be available from other departments within the university.
Now, you have learned about Masters Degree course path. Now, look at Doctorate Degree Timeline.
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i will appearing in GRE in september, so can i get admission in us universities ?
Hi due
My ug score is 60pc and i want to do ms management in us or Canada which colleges are likely to accept me and also am i suppose to appear for gre or gmat?
Good day,i study biochemistry please i will ask if i can do my master in pharmacy in canada or in any other university.please kindly direct through the universities.thanks
Hi,
I got 273 in new gre
and my ielts score is 6.0
and my academics are 10th-69%,10+2 – 65%,UG – 63%.
Can i get the admission in any usa university in computer Science program. Basically I am from electronics background is it possible to get into computer Science Program ?If so please suggest which are the best universities I can get the admission. Mostly I am looking in EST. I have 2+ years experience in US IT Staffing as Sales BDE. Please help me out with required information and also which are the best universities I can apply.
Thanks and regards,
Leela Kiran
Can I have admission to any university in USA with a third class degree honours(mechanical engineering) to study oil and gas engineering
I have received admit from ”WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, MA” and also from PACE UNIVERSITY,NY” for MS in MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM . I have seen course of both the univ. n I Like it. guys please help n tell me which the better univ.
Hi every one,
I have completed my Bachelors in Pharmacy and interested in pursuing masters in US/CANADA. I am interested in MS in Pharm/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutics. My profile is
B.Pharm—68%
10+2 86%
10 78%
gre 298/340(v-141 q-157)(a-2.5)
ielts 7.5band
please suggest me some universities where i can get admission into the respective courses . Am trying for this fall 2012. Thanks in advance.
Thank You
Hi,
I completed my B.E(civil) with a “not good” 54% aggregate,96 % in 10+2( I was too good in school),I had 13 backlogs and cleared all,I got 6.5 band in IELTS, I desperately want to know is there any chance of me getting admission into Masters course(civil) in an average UK University, I approached some Consultancies ,they said you have some chances,but what % chances,they dint tell me.
Do i have chances to get admission into A VERY AVERAGE UK university,please answer me,i am so worried about it.
Thank you
My daughter has done B.Tech in Electronics and Communication this year . But she wishes to pursue her MS in Environmental Engineering and continue with P.hD.She is taking her GRE exam this November. I would like to know whether Universities in the US/Canada/Germany take students who are shifting their stream.
i am from ELECTRONICS AND COMM. ENGG dept in btech and would like to
take MS in CS…i am in a dilemma..I want to know which option is
better…
1—apply for electrical engg for i20 and after getting into the
university, shift to CS major …
or
2—–apply directly for CS major to get into college..
i am asking this because i heard that the admission chances for a
student changing his major become less…and also most universities
have prerequisites for students from other depts…this can be
burdensome and if admitted as a provisional student, 1 year would be
wasted in completing the prereqisites…
hi what about the plan for M.Eng in Canada.
have you got any feedback for your comments!!!
Please let me know the US univerisities offering MS in Computer Engineering
same here to. This is my own plight, Please help me too.
which one id gud, thesis or non-thesis option. I dont have any plan fo Phd after MS. I would like to do job after my MS, so do u think internship one option is better or not ?
HSB
I have got admit for MS in mech Engg in Michigan Tech for spring 2011.
I wanted to know am I eligible to apply for Summer internship(May 2011) in Europe or my home country(India).
What are the options spring semester students can consider?
hey…. I myself is planning to applying for Michigan Tech for Fall 2012… can u provide some details like ur credentials which would help me to evaluate my own performance.
Thanks in advance
People say that getting admission into MS with thesis into a univ. is easier than MS – non theses…….. But in thesis plan internship is more difficult…….. I wanna know if we can change our MS thesis plan to non thesis plan after goint to university and talking to graduate advisor………
Hi, HSB
I need u r help. And, proper information about MS in USA. I'm 2009 passed out later i worked in a software company for 9month as Software Trainee. I this period of time i taken my GRE(540) , TOEFL(108) my academics in CS with 62% having 8 backlogs completed in time. I try for this AUGUST 2010 intake but my visa got rejected twice. So, i dropped my plans for this intake and trying for next intake (JAN-2011). In the mean while is it necessary to take GRE again or not.
My Question is —-
Is Visa again be problem for me for the next intake 2011. Is it a risk case. If, then how to over come the risk case and get succeed in getting VISA for 2011.
Please Please Help Me. I have to decide my career. MS or JOB.
Hi!
I had done BE in electrical engg and i am interested doing masters in electrical department from U.K.
can you please provide any information regarding study in top universities and after that job opportunities??
Thanks
will i be able to earn any money through my internship? if yes much can i expect? and one more doubt in india a normal b.tech students when placed in a company get a pay around 20k-25k, how much starting pay i expect in the usa for a ms.
One word answer to your question: Depends.
Most internships in US are paid, but unpaid (voluntary) internships exist too. It depends on where you are located in USA (usually, more salary in NY than KS, since living costs are more), your major (engineering/business/arts/science etc), the company where you get an internship (Google will pay more than some small techie company) and your past experience/achievements. It can range from $15/hr to $35/hr, with a median of $25/hr. Similar factors decide your full-time salary. For full-time, range: $35,000/year to $95,000/year and median: $58,000-$62,000
hello everyone
i have a ‘lil confusion, whether a student who don’t intend to go for Ph.D. after completing MS (from US) and just want to go for the job should select Project or Course work as his option in 2nd year. Which would make his options wider and more comfortable for the companies to hire him.
Also, can you provide me a link which diversify the Project and Course work schedule in a more understanding manner? A student choosing Project work – has to attend the classes or solely concentrate on the project work. What kind of Project is appreciated.
Thanks a lot. The information you provided is very useful for me in clearing my doubts regarding MS.
what are the ms courses in us for physical therapists
Great chart! As a project for our marketing class, we constructed a video addressing some concerns older, working adults might have about trying to fit graduate school into a hectic life. We'd love some feedback.
Thanks,
Neal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of4Us3sw9gg
@Neal – Looks good and conveys the message. It's good to have Official Twitter, Facebook Page and Youtube channel for the University. Also, they have to monitored and updated regularly.
Hi Everybody,
This masters chart is very useful.But i have a doubt.
1.what if the student who has opted for a thesis option decides to get a job and not further studying Ph.D??
2.after Ph.D what is the job prospective of the student apart from becoming a professor?
Thats what most of the students do. They select Thesis option, because that's easier way to get RA/TA.
Every company has research department and they hire PhDs
What are the pay scales after completing M.S in manufaturing or production engg. from U.S universities
35,000 to 75,000 per year based on job location.
HSB thats the only pay we get after Masters in manufacturing/mechanical/automobile/industrial enigneers.
YA EVEN I WANT TO KNOW PAY FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
please send the same plan for uk universities also
HSB can you tell about internship? I know about it but i want to know if that internship is offered by university or should we search for the internship like a job during our semester?
Internsip will with a company. It's same as searching for a job. You apply for internship, attend interview and get the internship position.