282 Masters Degree Programs in Washington District of Columbia USA

Elevate Your Impact on a Global Level GW’s Master’s in International Education Program (IEP) prepares scholar-practitioners to lead transformative change in global education and expand access to quality learning worldwide. Through a dynamic blend of interdisciplinary coursework and international fieldwork, you’ll examine education systems through cross-cultural lenses; develop and apply innovative, research-informed solutions; and build the expertise and global perspective needed to shape equitable, inclusive, and sustainable learning environments across diverse contexts.

The Corcoran MFA in Contemporary Art Practices is a two-year (60-credit) terminal Master of Fine Arts that advances interdisciplinary, research-driven studio practice. Students receive individual studio space, work with faculty and visiting artists/curators, and engage with Washington, D.C.'s robust arts ecosystem to develop professional, exhibition-ready, and community-engaged work.

Advance in a data-driven world with a master's program that brings together leading-edge analytics and critical business skills. Earn your M.S. in Business Analytics online in 16 months at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, ranked a top 15 business school in North America. At graduation, you will be ready for a range of careers in business data analytics and will be able to address complex real-world problems with the latest data management tools and best practice models.

The National Security Law programs the George Washington University Law School highlight our unique strengths: a nationally recognized faculty, a comprehensive curriculum, and access to the extensive Washington, D.C., foreign relations, cybersecurity, and national security law community. While a number of U.S. law schools offer one or two courses in these fields, few others approach the number of courses available at GW Law. Students can choose between receiving an LL.M. in National Security and Cybersecurity Law, an LL.M. in National Security and U.S. Foreign Relations Law, or an MSL in Cybersecurity.

Master the art of communication and learn how to craft and share compelling messages that will cut through the noise to reach your target audience. Earn your MA in Communication at Johns Hopkins online or onsite in Washington, D.C.

Offered in both full-time and part-time options, the JD program at American University Washington College of Law gives you a well-rounded legal education that balances theory with practice. Diverse teaching methods—the Socratic Method, Integrated Curriculum, simulations, and experiential learning—help equip you with the knowledge, skills, and values required by lawyers in an ever-changing world.

Situated in the heart of the culturally rich city of Washington, DC, the Master of Arts (MA) program in Art History at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design provides students with unique opportunities to study the arts. Students learn to apply visual and historical analyses to artworks, as well as incorporate relevant and current theoretical and methodological approaches to research.

The M.A. in Media and Strategic Communication is geared toward aspiring media and political communication experts. The program blends analytical and applied skills, giving students a grounding in the function and influence of the media. The most comprehensive strategic communication program in the heart of Washington, D.C., this graduate program prepares students to achieve advocacy goals in today's fast-paced media environment.

Established at the beginning of the modern environmental law era, the George Washington University Law School's Environmental and Energy Law Program has been at the forefront of education in the field for almost 50 years. Over the past decade, the program has been expanded to increase our focus on energy law, adding new classes and creating the Sustainable Energy Initiative.

The only CIDA-accredited program in the nation’s capital, we create innovative design thinkers. Our mission is to educate future designers on all aspects of the discipline so that they contribute to and advance the field of interior design through professional projects and creative research. Our four core goals are design excellence, creative scholarship, sense of community and identity, and outreach and engagement with Washington and beyond.

The George Washington University Law School has been a leader in intellectual property education and scholarship for more than a hundred years. When GW Law established a Master's of Patent Law program in 1895, its alumni had already written the patents for Bell's the telephone, Mergenthaler's the linotype machine, and Eastman's roll the film camera, among hundreds of other inventions, and dozens of more alumni had worked in the Patent Office.

Established in 1976, the Master of Arts in Museum Studies at George Washington University responds to the evolving museum profession by combining hands-on training with future-focused theoretical engagement. Students gain foundational knowledge about the state of museum work today, practical skills, and the ability to critically engage with developments in the field. Coursework offers both breadth and depth in Collections Management, Museum Management, Exhibitions and Visitor Experience, and Public Engagement.

Reach your potential in public service with Johns Hopkins University's MA in Public Management program, ranked among the best public affairs programs by U.S. News & World Report. The program includes electives that fit multiple career paths, along with 3 optional focus areas: Public Administration and Leadership, Public Policy Evaluation, and Public Financial Management and Budgeting. You can complete the 12 courses online or in Washington, D.C., finishing in 16 to 24 months. Learn more today.

Johns Hopkins University's MA in Nonprofit Management program prepares you to make a difference on a global scale. Cultivate your leadership abilities during 10 online classes taught by experienced faculty based in Washington, D.C. You can choose from 3 focus areas to gain the expertise needed to oversee meaningful initiatives in communities in the U.S. and abroad. The program offers 3 start terms, and you can finish in 12 to 24 months.

GW Law is the birthplace of the government procurement law discipline. The distinguished members of our faculty are recognized as thought leaders in the field, producing scholarship that changes the way the world thinks and talks about public procurement. Our experiential, practice-based curriculum prepares students for the demands of a complex procurement law practice. We offer an unmatched variety of degrees, for attorneys in training, attorneys, and non-attorneys with experience in the government procurement field.

Based in Washington, D.C., the epicenter of national political and social movements, the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication at American University teaches the skills you need to advance your career and make a mark as a strategic communicator in a variety of settings, including corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Our program offers you the cutting-edge tools and insights you need to develop and implement strategic communication campaigns. Our diverse, dynamic faculty of accomplished experts teach you how to create a strategy to address any communication challenge. You’ll learn how to use information in creative and innovative ways so you can make the impact you want in the world and your career.