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2026 Best Labor Studies Master’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
59 Labor Studies Degrees Awarded
$62,211 Avg Early-Career Salary

Labor Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their labor studies programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools to find the best for labor studies students.

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Best Schools for Labor Studies in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in labor studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Labor Studies

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in labor studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Amherst. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 21 labor studies degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Labor Studies graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $53,543 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,234. See the full labor studies program report for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Florida International University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in labor studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. Florida International University awarded about 12 labor studies degrees in the most recent data year. Labor Studies graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $60,869 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,125 to complete this degree. Get the full labor studies details for Florida International University

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best labor studies schools. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a large public university. Cuny Graduate School And University Center awarded about 26 labor studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the labor studies program make about $72,222 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,921 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in labor studies from Cuny Graduate School And University Center

Other Labor Studies Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Labor Studies rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Labor Studies
Associate's Degrees in Labor Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Labor Studies
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 16 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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