Some people have told me that it isn't worth the money, and some that it is. They say that when you graduate you have a huge debt, so even if you get a good job you are behind because you wouldn't be able to buy a house or even a car because you would be paying the loans. Also, that the time you are in Graduate school you could be using it to gain experience and gaining seniority in whatever organization you are in. So is it really worth the money?
2006-11-29 06:31:23 · 7 answers · asked by st_al_xii 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Hey? Have you completed your undergrad degree? What is it in? Do you have career goals that really call for an advanced degree? Doctors need to do it. An MBA? If you get it from Harvard it can open doors.
Why go to college at all? It all depends upon your future plans. If the advanced LEARNING will serve you, then, of course, you should do it. On the other hand, are you just after a degree?
It seems to me that if you are truly a student and the information that you'll learn from a post BA degree will be helpful, it's a no brainer. Some folks have degrees from the School of Hard Knocks and are millionaires! I'd guess that there are PhDs who can't balance a check book, too.
If you love learning. Go to school. If you long for money, then go to work!
Make sense?
2006-11-29 06:41:50 · answer #1 · answered by vertically challenged 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graduate school is alot of time and a big investment, but it will pay off in the end. I have seen organizations bypass a person with 20 years of experience, just to hire someone with a masters. It really depends on what career field you are in. If you are worried about money and costs, then research an online graduate degree. That way you do not have to worry about room and board and you can still work to obtain seniority in an organization and gain valuable experience.
2006-11-29 07:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by Tarheel Girl 08 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's real return is in long run... And your career... It usually pays years later when you are considered for managerial position... It makes huge difference if you are looking for a career in research world. I have 3 masters, all in engineering, all from acreditted, universities (one is in top 10 in U.S.), did not pay for any... Thanks to scholarships, assistantships and company tuition reimbursements. I exchanged 2-3 movies a week for a diploma. From personal experience, 3 MS is not worthed, but I would go for 2 anytime...
When you'll graduate from grad school, you may be making very similar to someone at your age with 2 years experience. But 3 to 5 years down the road, probably you'll be ahead of that person...
2006-11-29 16:43:25 · answer #3 · answered by ysert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it depends what graduate school you are attending for, to be a Doctor, or Pharmacist, it's worth it because you'll make the big bucks and pay off your schooling that you owe. It depends on the job! But at the end of the day who gets the respect, the one with the Ph.d of course!
2006-11-29 06:40:32 · answer #4 · answered by blacktwinus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graduate education is many times nicely worth it, in case you like it for the activity which you quite desire. i could be sure you learn the careers you're maximum attracted to, and see if what tiers could qualify you terrific -- and then look for perfect graduate classes. as nicely, maximum grad scholars i understand could say graduate education is nicely worth it as long as: a.) You enter a application the place you may artwork with a sturdy mentor/consultant, b.) you're very stimulated, c.) Your application is supportive of your advance (i.e., has sufficient ingredients and is collegial), and d.) you may realistically get the placement you like/desire (e.g., i understand that there is a 25% shortage of required internship positions for psychology graduate scholars, and those and not using a place could have a very complicated time). In different words, do your learn and weigh the recommendations intently. i in my view think of it is extra effective to get artwork journey good after college, despite if it is in basic terms for a million-2 years -- this could assist you to get useful "real international" journey, advance your self extra, and make certain your interests. many times, having finished-time artwork journey will make you a extra suitable applicant for graduate classes, because of the fact the classes will see you as extra mature and making a extra considerate, counseled decision to circulate returned to college than scholars coming straight away out of faculty. it is relatively real in the journey that your artwork journey is correct to what you opt to learn in grad college. desire this helps!
2016-10-13 09:09:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I went to grad school and I kind of regret it.
I have loans that will take me years to pay back. I wish I had just gotten a job instead, but i did not continue with my undergrad degree subject, so i kind of needed further education.
Some people say try to work at a compnay that will pay for your education. i haven't seen a company that does that anymore though....
2006-11-29 06:40:54 · answer #6 · answered by bbjay20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's worth it from a return on investment viewpoint.
only if there's something you really want to study in depth
and are willing to pay to study it.
2006-11-29 06:38:54 · answer #7 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋