28 Masters Degree Programs in Madison USA

Join the professional master’s degree program in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and get prepared to work in a newsroom with a full set of professional skills, conceptual background and specialization you design.

The Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) at UW-Madison is a research leader in science communication with faculty and alumni who are among the most prolific and highly cited fields. LSC offers two master’s degree options, including a thesis-based track and a professional course-based track.

The graduate program in biomedical engineering (BME) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison offers unique opportunities for students in this emerging field. Collectively, our faculty has expertise in tissue engineering/biomaterials, imaging, biomechanics, neuro-engineering, and systems biology, where the common thread among these disciplines is the application of new technologies and approaches to solve problems in human health.

The Mechanical Engineering department is one of the largest in the College of Engineering at UW Madison. Students are part of a stimulating learning community of highly motivated students, energetic educators, and creative researchers. Our internationally renowned faculty conduct cutting-edge in-depth research. On-campus students have access to the resources and specialized facilities of a large Engineering campus.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has a strong tradition of creating interdisciplinary programs that build on the Wisconsin Idea tradition. The Wisconsin Idea is one of the deepest and longest-held principles surrounding the University of Wisconsin: that education should influence people’s lives beyond the classroom's boundaries. This guiding philosophy makes our programs, our faculty, and our students some of the best in the world.

The University of Wisconsin (UW) Madison Mead Witter School of Music composition area offers multi-faceted and comprehensive degrees in composition, with the opportunity to study with leading composers in the field. With multiple seminars in composition, including those offered on film music, text setting, and ensemble writing, and intensive orchestration courses, highlighted by the end of semester orchestral readings, there are many important and useful course offerings for composers.

In the rapidly growing pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, industry leaders are seeking employees with an advanced degree and real-world experience. The applied drug development master’s program from the University of Wisconsin–Madison was designed in collaboration with industry partners who are looking to fill the skill gap between entry-level and research scientists. Our master’s curriculum prepares you to meet their needs while giving you the background and in-demand skills needed to begin your career with an advantage.

The MS Information provides master’s level education for adult students seeking entry into data/information management and some applied computing professions. The MS-Information will give students the opportunity to obtain both the technical skills needed to understand information and data systems and the critical thinking, design and communications skills to govern and critique them.

Join us at the iSchool for a progressive and challenging program. Accredited by the American Library Association since its inception of accreditation (1924), our program will support you in becoming innovative information professional.

Marriage and family therapy is a recognized mental health discipline specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults, either individually or together, within the context of systems theories. Unlike other mental health disciplines where you may take one or two classes in how to work holistically and relationally with clients, the entire program focuses on the training and education to work within this paradigm. Individuals who complete the academic and clinical requirements earn a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. During the program, you will be eligible to apply for a training license to practice therapy, and with additional post-degree hours of supervised work experience, you can apply for full licensure as a marriage and family therapist. This degree specifically provides graduates with expertise in working with individuals, couples, and families. Additionally, this training also provides excellent preparation for other forms of clinical and administrative work in social and human service agencies.

The Research M.A. focuses on developing tools in mass communication research and typically leads to enrollment in a doctoral program. Coursework should provide background and training in an appropriate mixture of communication theory and analytical tools; solid grasp of theory and methods should be evident in the student’s M.A. thesis. The student defends the thesis before a three-person certification committee in an oral examination at the end of the program.

The Nelson Institute professional master's program in environmental conservation is a 15-month, 32-credit blended learning curriculum designed to train conservation leaders in practical interdisciplinary skills.

Globalization presents challenges that demand a new perspective on governance. An increasingly global economy is shaping a new business-government relationship, blunting governments' regulatory capacity and introducing greater complexity to the design of public policies to promote important social goals.

Through the Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree program, young professionals and new college graduates learn the skills needed to transform an interest in public affairs into serious careers.

Whether you're building your career in finance, marketing, human resources, or ultimately pursuing a CEO position, Edgewood College's MBA program gives you the critical learning experiences you will need. Our rigorous curriculum gives you the breadth to think broadly about all functional areas of business and the depth to have a competitive advantage in your chosen area of expertise: financial, customer, business process, or learning and growth.