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.
- Research vs Teaching Assistant – Which is Better?
Also, RA would be available from other departments within the university.
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