Edward LaMeire

CEO
LaMeire College Consulting (lameirecollegeconsulting.com)

Of course! There are few Master's programs that will restrict applicants based on undergraduate major; worst-case scenario, a student will be required to take a few spot classes here and there (e.g., econ and calc classes for an MBA; foreign language classes for certain humanities majors; and so forth). Even with terminal degree programs, many students go in without a full background in the field....

Tana Taylor-Juko

English Instructor

Yes! You can get a Master's degree in a different subject, but it is up to you to convince the admissions committee of why you should be admitted. I am a living example of this situation. As an undergraduate student, I studied Exercise Sports Science and received a B.S. in that field. Later, I decided that I was more interested in English, so I applied to a Master's program and explained why I was...

Zahir Robb

College Counselor
The Right Fit College

You can always earn a MA in a different subject area if you can get accepted to the program. Depending on the amount of coursework you completed during your undergrad experience, you may find this transition easier. If you find that you have a deficiency of units, they can be taken through a variety of platforms until you meet the requirements of the university.

Yana Geyfman

Yes, unlike bachelor's degrees master's are about specialization and students do have a choice of receiving a different degree unless there are additional prerequisites for the master's program (i.e. sciences/math)- make sure to review the requirements for each program especially the deadlines- please be aware that when applying to a master's level program the process is different in comparison to an...

Michael Puccio

President/Advisor/Life Coach
Future First Advisors, LLC

Generally speaking, you certainly can! However, certain graduate-level programs might require that you complete some undergraduate-level coursework (prerequisites) relevant to intended graduate major. For instance, if you have a BA in art history and decide that you want to apply to medical school, you may have to take (or have taken) a few undergraduate courses like Organic Chemistry, Biology,...

Megan Dorsey

SAT Prep & College Advisor
College Prep LLC

I can speak from personal experience, YES! My undergraduate degree is in Art & Art History and immediately after graduation I attended law school on full scholarship. While I don’t have proof of it, I think my arts background helped me stand out in a sea of history and political science applicants. Later, I completed a Master’s in Educational Psychology and Counseling. My arts major has never held...

Reecy Aresty

College Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & Author
Payless For College, Inc.

If they complete all the necessary course work, why not.

Owen Hou

Of course. A Master's degree is designed for a career change in mind.

Carlos Dangelo

Sure. There is no impediment in getting a degree in a different but related subject matter