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Undergraduate Degrees
Explore Stanford’s undergraduate majors, minors, and bachelor’s degree options.
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Discover fields of study and degree options at Stanford.
Stanford offers programs at several levels, from bachelor’s degrees to graduate degrees along with program options that combine degree types. Choose a degree type below to see program options and requirements.
Explore Stanford’s undergraduate majors, minors, and bachelor’s degree options.
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Find master’s, doctoral, and professional degree programs for advanced study.
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Begin a master's degree while completing your Stanford bachelor's degree.
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Discover programs that integrate two graduate degree programs through a coordinated program of study.
A quick guide to some of the degrees you'll find in the Bulletin, and what each one involves. For a full list of all degree types Stanford offers, check out the Degrees at a Glance page.
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS): The undergraduate degrees awarded after completing a major, the university's general education and degree requirements.
Minor: A smaller, optional area of study that complements your major.
Honors programs: Additional research or advanced work in your major, completed alongside the degree.
Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MS): Graduate degrees that develop advanced knowledge in a field, typically one to two years of study.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): A research degree focused on original scholarship and typically culminating in a doctoral dissertation.
Professional degrees: Degrees that prepare students for specific professions, such as law, medicine, business, or education.
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Coterminal degrees: These programs allow Stanford undergraduates to begin a master’s program while completing their bachelor’s degree.
Joint degrees: Allow students to pursue two graduate and/or professional degrees at the same time through a coordinated program of study.