Most master’s degrees take about two years of full-time study. That is the common pattern, not a rule. Program design, field, and enrollment status all shift the timeline.
Accelerated programs can finish in about a year with heavier course loads and no long breaks. Part-time programs, common among working adults, often take three years or more.
Field matters. Programs with clinical hours, internships, or a thesis usually run longer than coursework-only programs. Transfer credits and prior graduate work can shorten the path where schools accept them.
When comparing programs, ask for the typical completion time for students with your enrollment pattern, not just the catalog minimum. See programs with rolling admissions, from admission to graduation, and transitioning to full-time study.

