Master's Degree Degree
Salary
Updated: 29 Aug 2010
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Employees with a Master's Degree Degree
Salary Ranges by Job
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National Salary Data ( ?XAll compensation data shown is the 25th to 75th percentile and is national, not local. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) |
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| Physician Assistant (PA) |
$69,628 - $88,312 |
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| High School Teacher |
$40,191 - $65,000 |
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| Elementary School Teacher |
$36,620 - $47,208 |
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| Human Resources (HR) Director |
$43,598 - $114,298 |
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| Special Education Teacher, Preschool, Kindergarten, or Elementary School |
$32,034 - $49,851 |
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| Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization |
$45,509 - $81,801 |
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| Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) |
$38,119 - $63,650 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 29 Aug 2010 | Individuals Reporting: 805
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Key Statistics for Employees with a
Master's Degree
Degree
| Popular Schools |
Salary Range |
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| University of Phoenix (UOP) |
$33,630 - $88,511 |
| George Washington University (GWU) |
$40,000 - $180,000 |
| California State University, Northridge (CSUN) |
$40,695 - $79,803 |
| New York University (NYU) |
$59,000 - $135,000 |
| Syracuse University |
$34,570 - $70,800 |
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Salary Range |
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| Popular Cities |
Salary Range |
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| New York |
$49,009 - $96,241 |
| Los Angeles |
$49,839 - $78,611 |
| Washington |
$40,115 - $88,456 |
| Houston |
$50,050 - $111,447 |
| Dallas |
$41,262 - $97,392 |
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53%
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Male
47%
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Master's Degree Salaries
Master's degree salaries are often high, reflecting the fact that graduates possess advanced knowledge in a particular field. A master's degree typically takes two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree, but those additional two years may open the door to many career opportunities that are personally, professionally, and financially fulfilling. Common master’s degrees include the Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MS) degrees. Master's degrees are offered in a variety of fields - psychology, mathematics, biology, etc. - just as bachelor's degrees are offered in many fields. Some fields have special degrees, like the Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree and the Master of Business Administration (MBA). In business, education, engineering, and nursing, a master's degree is often required for advancement into leadership positions that are more financially lucrative. Just as individuals with bachelor's degrees tend to earn higher salaries than high school graduates, master's degree salaries can be much higher than Bachelor's Degree Salaries.
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