1-Year vs. 2-Year Master’s: Why a 1-Year Degree May Be Best

1-Year vs. 2-Year Master’s: Why a 1-Year Master’s Might Be the Right Choice for You

Manasvi | 22 March, 2025

Time

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Money

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Getting to Work

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What You'll Learn

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Research Dreams

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Career Path

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Making Connections

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1-Year vs. 2-Year Master’s: Why a 1-Year Master’s Might Be the Right Choice for You

Time

1-Year: Finish fast and get back to real life in just 12 months. 2-Year: More breathing room but double the time away from your career.

Money

1-Year: Pay once and save thousands on both tuition and living costs. 2-Year: Costs add up with an extra year of rent, food, and tuition.

Getting to Work

1-Year: Start earning again sooner while your classmates are still studying. 2-Year: Longer wait before your degree starts paying off.

What You'll Learn

1-Year: Intense, focused learning with no fluff - just what you need. 2-Year: More time to explore different topics and dig deeper.

Research Dreams

1-Year: Less time for deep research projects - it's a sprint! 2-Year: Space to explore research questions and maybe write a thesis.

Career Path

1-Year: Perfect if you know exactly where you're heading. 2-Year: Better for career-changers still figuring things out.

Making Connections

1-Year: Quick but intense networking with professors and classmates. 2-Year: More time to build deeper relationships in your field.