Degree Lingo

Here's a cheat-sheet for understanding the degree abbreviations you will see throughout the pages on this website.

MA- Master of Arts

MS, MSc - Master of Science

MAT - Master of Arts in Teaching

MEd - Master of Arts in Education

MBA - Master of Business Administration

MAM- Master of Arts Management

ScM - Master of Science Management

MSS - Master of Social Science

MSW - Master of Social Work

MSF - Master of Science in Finance

MFA - Master of Fine Arts

MLA, ALM - Master of Liberal Arts or Master of Landscape Architechture

MPH - Master of Public Health

MPS - Master of Professional Studies


MPP - Master of Public Policy

MPAS - Master of Physician Assistant Studies

MSA - Master of Science in Administration

MDiv - Master of Divinity

ThM - Master of Theology

EdS - Education Specialist

JD - Juris Doctor

PhD- Doctor of Philosophy

PsyD - Doctor of Psychology

MD - Medical Doctorate

DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy

DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

ScD - Doctor of Science

EdD - Doctor of Education