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Debating whether or not to apply to graduate school? Learn more about what grad school is like with these guides.

How Many Years Is a Master’s Degree? How Long Does It Take?

Author Ellen McCammonPosted on February 8, 2017July 25, 2017Categories Grad SchoolTags applying to grad school, explainers, what is grad school like

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When you first start thinking about graduate school, you’ll probably want to know: how long does it take to get a master’s degree? In general, it takes one to three years, but the exact length depends on the programs you’re interested in.

In this article, we’ll break down the factors that impact how many years a master’s degree takes. We’ll also discuss some things that can make a degree take longer than initially projected, and some potential avenues for speeding through your studies!

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