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3.7k Master's degrees in Humanities in United States
Literary Studies
The MA and the PhD in English-Literary Studies are awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The MA is offered with or without a thesis at The University of Iowa.
Hispanic Studies
The Master of Arts degree in Hispanic Studies, offered by the Louisiana State University offers concentrations in literary, linguistics, and cultural studies. Students admitted to the program will select one area of concentration based upon academic or career goals.
History of Musical Instruments
Be heard. Choose your path and earn your advanced degree in music with the History of Musical Instruments degree from University of South Dakota.

Divinity - Biblical Languages (90 Hours) (Online)
Do you want to gain a better understanding of the Bible by learning what the original languages actually say? Liberty University’s Master of Divinity - Biblical Languages (90 Hours) (Online) provides the opportunity to study the original language of the Bible and use that knowledge to succeed in ministry.
Technical and Professional Writing
Communicate clearly and concisely with solid content and supporting visuals. Technical and Professional Writing is offered at Missouri State University.
Egyptology
Qualified students on the Egyptology program from Yale University may have an opportunity to participate in the Department’s programs of excavation in Egypt.

Professional Writing (Online)
If you are interested in a degree that can be used in many different career fields, then perhaps Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Professional Writing (Online) is for you.
English and Modern Languages - English, Creative Writing
English and Modern Languages - English, Creative Writing from Pittsburg State University is designed for you if you want to take your writing career to the next level, or simply desire a better understanding of poetry and prose construction.
English
The English program at Indiana University Southeast provides broad training in the primary areas of English studies. Explore the core principles of writing and literature pedagogy, the linguistic structure and history of English literature, and a wide variety of reading strategies associated with genre and close reading.
The Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
The Framingham State University offers a degree in The Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). It takes into consideration the needs of the immersion classroom and provides instructors with the theoretical and practical knowledge to promote effective teaching of English language skills and sheltered content areas.
Spanish
Candidates for the M.A. in Spanish at Georgia Southern University must complete a total of 30 credits.
Theological Studies
The Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) at Mercer University is a 48-hour two-year academically rigorous degree program designed to prepare students for advanced and specialized work in religion.
Theology
Study your graduate degree in theology in a distinctive environment. Read core texts, engage in ecumenical seminars and attend theological academic conferences. Share the gift of a rigorous, faithful and well-founded theological education through a career in teaching, research or ministry in this Theology program at University of Dallas.
Christianity
Wheaton College Illinois' History of Christianity program equips and mentors graduate students seeking general and advanced study in Christian History by providing training in historical research and writing, critical reading and analysis, historiography, foreign language study, faith integration, and vocation formation.
Music - Composition
The MM in Music - Composition at Northern Arizona University is a postgraduate programme designed for aspiring composers. This advanced degree focuses on creative development and professional artistry. Students benefit from expert faculty mentorship and extensive performance opportunities within a vibrant, supportive community.

Languages, Literatures and Cultures
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures from Colorado State University offers a M.A. degree in Languages, Literatures and Cultures with a specialization in Spanish.
Creative Writing
Creative Writing is offered by University of Southern Maine. Earn your MFA in 2 years through our low-residency program: Complete independent writing projects from wherever you are, and join us for two separate 10-day residencies.
Data Analytics for Social Sciences
The Data Analytics for Social Sciences program of the University at Buffalo combines coursework and learning opportunities from our social sciences departments at UB: sociology, linguistics, psychology, geography, anthropology, communication, political science and economics.
Professional and Technical Writing
The Master of Arts in Professional and Technical Writing at University of Arkansas at Little Rock allows students to develop a deep expertise in at least one of three concentrations: editing, nonfiction writing, or technical writing.
Computational Linguistics
The two-year Master of Arts program in Computational Linguistics from Brandeis University is designed for outstanding students with an undergraduate degree in linguistics, computer science, the study of language, or a related field.