master's degree
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Johnson completed her master's degree at Penn State and is now pursuing a doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
She did a master's degree after uni and worked in the NHS before moving to the private sector.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Over nearly four years of full-time work since getting a master’s degree, her salary has gradually climbed by about $20,000, giving her a slightly more comfortable budget each year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
He earned a degree in applied physics with a minor in electrical engineering from Cornell University, followed by a master’s degree in quantum electronics from UC Berkeley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
"I might lose my job as an interplanetary voyeur? I guess I'd have to use my master's degree for something else."
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
