65 Master's degrees offered by the university

Graduates in the Social Data Analytics and Research program from University of Texas at Dallas seek varied positions, including: data analyst/scientist, data mining specialist, database manager, statistician, program evaluation analyst, decision support analyst, research analyst, opinion polling statistician, community intelligence expert and information resource analyst.

The Master of Science in Psychology degree program at University of Texas at Dallas provides advanced psychology training to prepare serious student scholars for nationally prominent doctoral programs in clinical and experimental psychology.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Science Education degree program at University of Texas at Dallas and the MAT in Mathematics Education degree program are designed to enhance the content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers. 

The MS in Mechanical Engineering degree program at University of Texas at Dallas prepares both recent baccalaureate graduates and experienced mechanical engineers for advanced micro-scale and nanoscale mechanical and thermal design and development. 

The Master of Arts in History of Ideas degree program at University of Texas at Dallas is designed both for individuals wishing to enhance their knowledge of the history of thought and culture and the skills for studying it, and for those intending to pursue a doctorate in a related field. 

The MA in Literature at University of Texas at Dallas provides students with a flexible context in which to pursue research across a wide range of literary traditions, critical approaches and theoretical debates. 

The MS in Computer Science degree program at University of Texas at Dallas offers intensive preparation in design programming, theory and applications. 

The Master of Arts in Humanities degree program at University of Texas at Dallas is designed both for individuals wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills and for students intending to pursue a doctorate in a humanistic field. 

With an emphasis on the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and social research skills, the Master of Science in Applied Sociology degree program at University of Texas at Dallas  is designed to prepare students for careers in policy analysis, program development and evaluation and quantitative and qualitative data analysis. 

The Master of Fine Arts in Animation (MFA) at University of Texas at Dallas is a terminal degree for those who intend to engage in professional studio or design practice in the animation industry, as well as those who wish to teach animation related courses at the college level.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Science Education degree program and the MAT in Mathematics Education degree program from University of Texas at Dallas are designed to enhance the content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers. 

The Master of Science in Energy Management degree program at University of Texas at Dallasprepares students for careers in oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream), coal, renewable energy, nuclear energy, power companies, banks and financial institutions, domestic and foreign government energy agencies, energy-focused consulting firms and major energy-consuming corporations.  

The Master of Science in Management Science degree at University of Texas at Dallas is a 36 semester credit hours (STEM) degree program that has been designed for students who need highly marketable managerial and technical expertise in 18-24 months. 

The MS in International Political Economy degree at University of Texas at Dallas offers preparation to succeed in this dynamic, global workforce. 

The Accounting program at University of Texas at Dallas prepares leaders to develop the professional skills identified by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants deemed essential for providing the core accounting services across various fields, including corporate accounting, assurance services, taxation, internal audit, government/nonprofit, and ERP/SAP systems.

The Master of Fine Arts in Game Development (MFA) at University of Texas at Dallas is a terminal degree for those who intend to engage in professional studio or design practice in the games industry, as well as those who wish to teach game-related courses at the college level.

Research and education in the Materials Science and Engineering Department at University of Texas at Dallas involves the study of advanced materials — including metals, semiconductors, composites, polymers, nanomaterials and biomaterials — and their potential use in various applications. 

The MA in Arts in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication from University of Texas at Dallas cultivates creative practitioners, scholars and interdisciplinary researchers and is appropriate for candidates who want to advance their education through further study of technology and media or take an initial step toward a PhD in related fields.

The Master of Science in Biotechnology degree program at University of Texas at Dallas is intended to prepare students for careers in biotechnology and biomedicine and to assist currently employed professionals in enhancing their career opportunities.

The Master of Science in Information Technology and Management (MS ITM) degree program at University of Texas at Dallas consists of basic business courses, IT foundation courses, IT elective courses and other electives.