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Top Ten Lists / Master's Degrees |
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Top 200 Master's Degrees in America |
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1. |
Business Administration and Management, General |
101,238 |
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2. |
Education, General |
25,809 |
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3. |
Educational Leadership and Administration, General |
19,938 |
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4. |
Social Work |
19,211 |
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5. |
Curriculum and Instruction |
17,701 |
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6. |
Elementary Education and Teaching |
17,254 |
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7. |
Special Education and Teaching, General |
14,181 |
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8. |
Counselor Education / School Counseling and Guidance Services |
12,787 |
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9. |
Accounting |
11,607 |
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10. |
Business / Commerce, General |
10,578 |
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11. |
Public Administration |
9,965 |
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12. |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering |
9,378 |
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13. |
Secondary Education and Teaching |
9,317 |
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14. |
Nursing / Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) |
9,067 |
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15. |
Counseling Psychology |
8,544 |
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16. |
Reading Teacher Education |
8,332 |
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17. |
Library Science / Librarianship |
6,939 |
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18. |
Psychology, General |
6,271 |
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19. |
Finance, General |
5,860 |
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20. |
English Language and Literature, General |
5,351 |
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21. |
Computer Science |
5,221 |
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22. |
Health / Health Care Administration / Management |
5,070 |
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23. |
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) |
4,975 |
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24. |
Computer and Information Sciences, General |
4,965 |
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25. |
Mechanical Engineering |
4,619 |
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26. |
Human Resources Management / Personnel Administration, General |
4,508 |
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27. |
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other |
4,472 |
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28. |
Education, Other |
4,461 |
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29. |
Management Information Systems, General |
4,456 |
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30. |
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels |
4,243 |
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31. |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other |
4,116 |
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32. |
International Relations and Affairs |
4,077 |
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33. |
Physician Assistant |
3,975 |
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34. |
Occupational Therapy / Therapist |
3,799 |
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35. |
Architecture (BArch, BA / BS, MArch, MA / MS, PhD) |
3,741 |
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36. |
Theology / Theological Studies |
3,670 |
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37. |
Civil Engineering, General |
3,486 |
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38. |
Information Science / Studies |
3,431 |
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39. |
Educational / Instructional Media Design |
3,204 |
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40. |
History, General |
3,020 |
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41. |
Biology / Biological Sciences, General |
3,012 |
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42. |
International Business / Trade / Commerce |
2,878 |
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43. |
Divinity / Ministry (BD, MDiv) |
2,747 |
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44. |
Creative Writing |
2,736 |
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45. |
Mathematics, General |
2,650 |
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46. |
Clinical Psychology |
2,614 |
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47. |
Marketing / Marketing Management, General |
2,582 |
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48. |
Nursing, Other |
2,561 |
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49. |
Economics, General |
2,559 |
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50. |
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language / ESL Language Instructor |
2,524 |
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51. |
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching |
2,437 |
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52. |
Audiology / Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology / Pathologist |
2,419 |
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53. |
Early Childhood Education and Teaching |
2,363 |
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54. |
Music Performance, General |
2,327 |
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55. |
Public Policy Analysis |
2,209 |
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56. |
Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies |
2,187 |
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57. |
Communication Studies / Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
2,174 |
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58. |
Speech-Language Pathology / Pathologist |
2,129 |
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59. |
City / Urban, Community and Regional Planning |
2,127 |
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60. |
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) |
2,125 |
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61. |
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other |
2,119 |
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62. |
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies |
2,110 |
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63. |
Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
2,081 |
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64. |
Higher Education / Higher Education Administration |
2,066 |
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65. |
Political Science and Government, General |
2,024 |
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66. |
Industrial Engineering |
2,001 |
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67. |
Engineering, General |
1,995 |
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68. |
Chemistry, General |
1,994 |
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69. |
Engineering / Industrial Management |
1,980 |
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70. |
Organizational Behavior Studies |
1,932 |
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71. |
Computer Software Engineering |
1,880 |
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72. |
Marriage and Family Therapy / Counseling |
1,831 |
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73. |
Family Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner |
1,808 |
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74. |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other |
1,802 |
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75. |
Music, General |
1,762 |
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76. |
School Psychology |
1,758 |
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77. |
Computer Engineering, General |
1,715 |
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78. |
Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration |
1,692 |
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79. |
Sport and Fitness Administration / Management |
1,663 |
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80. |
Mathematics Teacher Education |
1,611 |
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81. |
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) |
1,599 |
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82. |
Sociology |
1,582 |
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83. |
Statistics, General |
1,508 |
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84. |
Nurse Anesthetist |
1,495 |
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85. |
Journalism |
1,476 |
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86. |
Systems Engineering |
1,455 |
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87. |
Physics, General |
1,453 |
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88. |
Taxation |
1,436 |
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89. |
Human Resources Management and Services, Other |
1,414 |
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90. |
Physical Therapy / Therapist |
1,377 |
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91. |
Communication Disorders, General |
1,350 |
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92. |
Biomedical / Medical Engineering |
1,349 |
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93. |
Junior High / Intermediate / Middle School Education and Teaching |
1,340 |
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94. |
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other |
1,326 |
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95. |
Mental Health Counseling / Counselor |
1,322 |
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96. |
Fine / Studio Arts, General |
1,318 |
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97. |
Music Teacher Education |
1,303 |
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98. |
Health and Physical Education, General |
1,301 |
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99. |
Educational Psychology |
1,282 |
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100. |
Non-Profit / Public / Organizational Management |
1,257 |
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101. |
Legal Professions and Studies, Other |
1,240 |
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102. |
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching |
1,217 |
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103. |
Anthropology |
1,208 |
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104. |
Engineering, Other |
1,190 |
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105. |
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision |
1,181 |
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106. |
English / Language Arts Teacher Education |
1,178 |
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107. |
Management Science, General |
1,167 |
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108. |
Information Technology |
1,162 |
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109. |
Kinesiology and Exercise Science |
1,150 |
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110. |
Drama and Dramatics / Theatre Arts, General |
1,144 |
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111. |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering |
1,076 |
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112. |
Acupuncture |
1,074 |
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113. |
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other |
1,064 |
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114. |
Human Services, General |
1,042 |
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115. |
Geology / Earth Science, General |
1,017 |
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116. |
Bilingual and Multilingual Education |
1,008 |
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117. |
Science Teacher Education / General Science Teacher Education |
1,001 |
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118. |
Industrial and Organizational Psychology |
998 |
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119. |
Chemical Engineering |
996 |
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120. |
Art Teacher Education |
990 |
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121. |
Elementary and Middle School Administration / Principalship |
970 |
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122. |
Psychology, Other |
964 |
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123. |
Social Sciences, Other |
944 |
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124. |
Spanish Language and Literature |
930 |
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125. |
Computer Teacher Education |
903 |
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126. |
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other |
899 |
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127. |
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services |
898 |
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128. |
Geography |
892 |
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129. |
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling / Counselor |
882 |
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130. |
Operations Management and Supervision |
868 |
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131. |
Philosophy |
854 |
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132. |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other |
848 |
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133. |
Accounting and Business / Management |
836 |
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134. |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other |
835 |
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135. |
Education / Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities |
834 |
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136. |
Accounting and Finance |
818 |
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137. |
Public Health, Other |
815 |
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138. |
Religious Education |
812 |
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139. |
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL) |
795 |
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140. |
Airline / Commercial / Professional Pilot and Flight Crew |
773 |
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141. |
Biotechnology |
773 |
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142. |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications |
772 |
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143. |
Pastoral Studies / Counseling |
769 |
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144. |
Mass Communication / Media Studies |
760 |
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145. |
Art / Art Studies, General |
756 |
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146. |
Advanced Legal Research / Studies, General (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD / SJD) |
756 |
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147. |
Health Services Administration |
745 |
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148. |
Human Resources Development |
745 |
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149. |
Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
741 |
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150. |
Epidemiology |
720 |
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151. |
Social Studies Teacher Education |
707 |
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152. |
Special Education and Teaching, Other |
692 |
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153. |
Linguistics |
690 |
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154. |
Securities Services Administration / Management |
685 |
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155. |
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration / Management |
676 |
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156. |
Labor and Industrial Relations |
652 |
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157. |
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other |
651 |
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158. |
Health Teacher Education |
635 |
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159. |
Environmental Science |
626 |
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160. |
Applied Mathematics |
620 |
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161. |
Real Estate |
620 |
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162. |
Religion / Religious Studies |
615 |
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163. |
Traditional Chinese / Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology |
611 |
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164. |
Cinematography and Film / Video Production |
605 |
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165. |
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other |
604 |
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166. |
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other |
598 |
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167. |
Social Sciences, General |
595 |
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168. |
Humanities / Humanistic Studies |
589 |
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169. |
Superintendency and Educational System Administration |
586 |
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170. |
Forensic Science and Technology |
581 |
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171. |
Nutrition Sciences |
573 |
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172. |
Materials Engineering |
572 |
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173. |
Bible / Biblical Studies |
568 |
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174. |
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other |
565 |
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175. |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other |
561 |
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176. |
Environmental / Environmental Health Engineering |
558 |
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177. |
Public Health Education and Promotion |
549 |
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178. |
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) |
545 |
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179. |
Technology Teacher Education / Industrial Arts Teacher Education |
545 |
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180. |
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other |
544 |
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181. |
Community Organization and Advocacy |
535 |
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182. |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other |
533 |
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183. |
Adult and Continuing Education Administration |
529 |
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184. |
Environmental Studies |
523 |
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185. |
Human Development and Family Studies, General |
516 |
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186. |
Visual and Performing Arts, Other |
515 |
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187. |
Biomedical Sciences, General |
507 |
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188. |
Adult Health Nurse / Nursing |
502 |
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189. |
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General |
502 |
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190. |
Speech and Rhetorical Studies |
500 |
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191. |
Forensic Psychology |
497 |
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192. |
Entrepreneurship / Entrepreneurial Studies |
493 |
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193. |
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution |
490 |
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194. |
Tax Law / Taxation (LLM, JSD / SJD) |
475 |
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195. |
Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences, General |
471 |
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196. |
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education |
458 |
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197. |
Security and Protective Services, Other |
457 |
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198. |
Criminology |
456 |
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199. |
Clinical / Medical Social Work |
453 |
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200. |
Communication and Media Studies, Other |
451 |
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Interesting Fact |
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40 years ago, women used to score 50 points lower on the Math portion of the SAT than on the Verbal. Today, their Math and Verbal scores are nearly identical on average. |
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