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71 Master's degrees offered by the university
Anthropology
The Anthropology program at University of Massachusetts Amherst strives to produce leading scholars, educators, and public intellectuals. Graduates of the program have gone on to secure prestigious awards, post-doctoral and tenure track positions in academia as well as high impact positions in nongovernmental organizations.
Business Analytics
Enhance your career opportunities by developing your data manipulation, visualization, and modeling skills with the Business Analytics program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
German and Scandinavian Studies
The German and Scandinavian Studies program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers graduate work leading to the degree of Master of Arts (M.A.).
Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a 30-credit program, and may be entered into by qualified students with Bachelor of Science degrees from any engineering discipline, metallurgy or materials, physics, or mathematics.
School Counselor Education
The School Counselor Education program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is committed to preparing graduates with the skills to ensure equitable educational experiences for all students.
Plant Biology
The Plant Biology program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is designed to accommodate students of diverse academic backgrounds and career plans.
Animal Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences
The Animal Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences program of University of Massachusetts Amherst provides rigorous and comprehensive training at the graduate level through the Department of Veterinary & Animal Sciences.
Poets and Writers
Among the oldest and most respected MFA programs in the country, the MFA for Poets and Writers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a three-year program dedicated to writing workshops and the completion of a book-length manuscript in prose or poetry.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
The Civil and Environmental Engineering program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Engineering awards M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.
Spanish and Portuguese Studies
Spanish and Portuguese Studies at University of Massachusetts Amherst is a diverse and inclusive community of teachers, scholars, and students. Our passion for the languages, literatures, and cultures of the Hispanic and Lusophone world is what brings us together.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
The Molecular and Cellular Biology program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides graduate training in virtually all aspects of biological sciences. The program serves as an umbrella program that builds close ties among its ~100 faculty members in various departments, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages interdisciplinary research.
Applied Molecular Biotechnology
The Applied Molecular Biotechnology program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a one year program (two semesters and one summer) specifically designed for students interested in careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Community Health Education
Join the frontlines to improve community health and address health inequity with this Community Health Education program from University of Massachusetts Amherst. Bring your passion for social justice to the frontlines of efforts to address health inequities and improve quality of life for all.
Speech-Language Pathology
Study speech, language, and hearing, gain clinical skills, and bring your creativity and empathy to improving communication across the age span with this Speech-Language Pathology degree offered at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Environmental Health Sciences
Pursue your passion for research and study the effects of environmental stressors on human health with University of Massachusetts Amherst’s MS in Environmental Health Sciences.
Italian
The Italian program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst leads to a professional degree that combines essential aspects of the field of education studies with the academic tradition of the Master of Arts degree.
Marine Science and Technology
Students graduating from the Marine Science and Technology program receive a joint degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, and Lowell.
Design
The Design program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is an advanced degree in architecture and design, designed for mid-career professionals seeking further study of a particular area of technical or scholarly interest, or new graduate students who do not seek a professional architecture degree but, rather, advanced interdisciplinary study in architecture and related fields.
Bilingual, ESL, and Multicultural Education
The Bilingual, ESL, and Multicultural Education program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive learning community where teachers prepare to help students of all ages, in schools, community settings, and workplaces, acquire additional languages and literacies while supporting their native language and cultural development.
Comparative Literature
Comparative Literature at University of Massachusetts Amherst involves the study of literary texts, including graphic novels and comics, film, and different forms of translation.