A master’s degree does not usually count as work experience on a job application. Employers treat education and employment as separate sections, and most postings that ask for years of experience mean paid work.
That said, graduate school builds experience-like evidence. Research projects, internships, teaching assistantships, and capstone work with real clients all demonstrate skills. List them under experience or projects on your resume so hiring managers see them.
Some employers do credit relevant graduate research toward experience requirements, especially in technical and academic roles. Read the posting carefully. Two years of experience or equivalent graduate training is a common phrasing that works in your favor.
The strongest position is both: a master’s plus internships or part-time work in the field during your studies. See gaining experience through internships, master’s without work experience, and will a master’s count as work experience.

