How long will it take you to receive your Master’s Degree?

The number of master’s degrees granted in increased by 60%, and this trend continued during the last years. The time it takes to complete your master’s degree is governed by a variety of factors, including the number of credit hours required. For students who take on a demanding academic load, certain master’s degrees can be finished in as little as seven months. Part-time students enrolling in programs with a high credit hour load may need up to seven years to finish their master’s degree. Because of program requirements, the length of your graduate studies may be prolonged. Programs that require a thesis, lab work, or independent study typically take longer to complete than those that do not.