Need PhD Help/Advice?

Question

Hi, I just completed my Masters and wanted to know when would be a good time to go for a PhD. What are some reasons that some people go into a PhD program. I have little work experience in my field because I changed fields. Any thoughts?

Answer 1

Well you didn't say what your field is. That really would help quite a bit.

You need a PhD if you're going to teach in a university. In many (but definitely not all) fields there is a big jump in pay (and responsibility) between the MS and the PhD also. The PhD is supposed to be an independent researcher or scholar. Do you need this kind of intellectual independence for what you intend to do?

Answer 2

Why wait. Go ahead and enter a PhD program now.... then it will be done. The longer you wait the less likely you will be to complete this step..


Interesting side note. Back in the late 40's early 50's a mam worked on his PhD. His topic was FDR. His thesis was not complimentary to the FDR. His Thesis was rejected because of the then great opinion of FDR...

This PhD Candidate licked his wounds filed away his PhD and went on with his life... raising a family a working.... in 90's he retired and moved to his retirement home.... coming across his PhD Thesis he decide to once again submit it to the University he had attended. The Thesis was accepted and he was finally awarded his Doctorate. Time change with the advantage of distance.....

Answer 3

There is no "good time" to go for a PhD. It just depends if you are ready to go right back to school, or are wanting to take some time off to work or travel. The reason I got my doctorate was to continue to study in the areas that are of great interest to me. It was definitely NOT to earn more money, as having a PhD does not always mean you will make a lot of money.