"Why Gradute?"
Submitted by treshcoll on 06/30/2008 05:21 PM
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"Why Gradute?"
According to recent surveys, Americans with a graduate degree earn an average of 35 to 50 percent more than those with just a bachelor degree. That is certainly one reason there are more people than ever applying to graduate school.
When weighing whether or not to go to grad school, you should realistically assess what you expect from a graduate degree and exactly what program will suit you best.
Career Change
Many people make the decision to return to grad school after working in "the real world." Some feel that their career options are otherwise limited. Others find that their interests and abilities have developed over the years and no longer have anything to do with their undergraduate education.
Career Or Salary Advancement
The upper levels of your field may be closed to people without an advanced degree, no matter how talented or industrious they are.
Switch From Practitioner To Administrator
After working in the trenches for a while and developing a strong sense of how your organization is run, you may be interested in moving up to the management level of your field. This often requires some graduate education.
The Lure Of Ivy Walls
To teach at two-year colleges, you'll need at least a master's degree and maybe a doctorate or professional degree. To teach or do research at four-year colleges, universities, and graduate programs, you'll need a doctorate and/or the "terminal" professional degree in the field - MBA, JD, MD, etc.
Professional Licensing
The Lure Of Ivy Walls
To teach at two-year colleges, you'll need at least a master's degree and maybe a doctorate or professional degree. To teach or do research at four-year colleges, universities, and graduate programs, you'll need a doctorate and/or the "terminal" professional degree in the field - MBA, JD, MD, etc.
The Lure Of Ivy Walls
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