How necessary do you think getting a masters degree is? Do you have/know any master of arts degrees worth looking into? how do you feel about online degrees? Low credibility?
2007-01-29 06:43:32 · 15 answers · asked by steveo 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Necessary for what? Of course a masters degree helps. It is necessary if you want to be a lawyer or other such professional.
Online degrees have low credibility.
2007-01-29 06:47:00 · answer #1 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Online degrees = no no. Don't mess with a Master's. You're already going to be paying a LOT of money, so why waste it on an online degree? Plenty of colleges have distance learning, which is like an online degree.
A Master's isn't 100% necessary. What IS necessary is that you find a job you enjoy. Personally I think that a Master's will get you more experience AND in more doors for interviews. Is it worth it in the long run? Yes--unless you go into social work, you'll be making about $30,000 more with a Master's AND experience.
2007-01-29 06:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically it depends on the field you are planning to pursue.
I have thus far had a pretty successful career as a software engineer without a master's degree. However, there are other fields such as education or research where a masters (if not a PhD) is pretty much required.
As far as on-line degrees, once again it depends on the program. There are some excellent on-line technical programs. Others are nothing but a sham. Make sure that whatever degree you get comes from an accredited program.
2007-01-29 06:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Education is ALWAYS a good thing. If you have an undergraduate degree - good. If you have a Master's degree, even better. Master's degrees always look better when you are applying for jobs.
Try to get a Masters in something you are generally interested in and that will build upon your undergrad degree and take you that much further.
Online degrees generally do have low credibility. Try to go to a "real" school. Maybe take one or two classes online but go to a bricks and mortar school. Again, they are looked upon much more favorably.
What did you do your undergrad in? Edit your question and I can edit my answer to help you find specialized Masters degrees.
Good luck.
2007-01-29 06:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by tami1215 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Getting a master's degree can possibly increase your earning potential and marketability. For example, getting your MBA (master's of business administration) may make you more desireable to employers. However, getting a master's degree does not mean you will be automatically have a better career. I think issues such as one's performance and communication skills, etc. may be just as important.
As far as the online master's degree programs, I feel that attending school in an actual classroom makes for a better education. You get more attention from the instruction and have better discussions. I think employers probably favor tradition institutions for these reasons. Of course, having a master's degree even if it's from an online school is probably better than not having one at all.
2007-01-29 07:01:59 · answer #5 · answered by ajh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whether a master's degree would be useful to you depends on what field you're going into. Master's degrees also have much more narrow fields of study. English, for example, is broad at the undergraduate degree. For graduate study, this is broken up into technical writing, creative writing, literature, etc.
I strongly suggest working in your chosen field for a while before deciding if you want a master's and what you want it in. This will help you determine the necessity of it, and many employers will pay for the master's degree if it is applicable for your career.
In general, online degrees have less credibility than traditional institutions. This is slowly changing, though.
2007-01-29 07:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is depends on what career you are trying to go into. If you have a liberal arts bachelors it is absolutely necessay to make any money.
The master of arts degree you would go into would depend on what you want to do with your life. You can get a degree in almost anything.
Most online degrees are not credible. They only have credibility if they can be associated with a real credible institution.
2007-01-29 06:53:26 · answer #7 · answered by MISS KNIGHT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm completing my M.A. because with my degree (English) there is more money to be made with a master's degree. It will give me more opportunities for different sorts of jobs. I don't know about online degrees, as I'm going to university, but still an online masters is better than none.
2007-01-29 06:51:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 06:33:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would only consider getting a master's degree once I cleared the servants course. If you have aced that then i'd go for it.
2007-01-29 06:47:09 · answer #10 · answered by glittrgrl69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋