@zaeanderson
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You most certainly can read for a degree but perhaps most Americans will not have heard it used this way.
Earning a degree is possible but I would prefer studying for a degree.
Hi Lucy,
In English you would say "I am going to Philippines to earn a Master's degree in one year" not "read".
Perhaps, you can look online and find schools that offer master's program. Good luck.