Should I go for a masters or a Ph.D.? And what kind of degree, counselling or a "harder" science?

Question

I want to go to graduate school, but I don't know in what, or whether I should pursue a masters or Ph.D.

The pros of a masters: Entry level, easier to get into, less time commitment (2 years instead of 6), but VERY expensive (30 thousand dollars a year), has a better chance at a more prestigious career/better grad school.

The pros and cons of a PhD: More prestigious, MUCH less expensive/free (THEY pay YOU to get one!), takes 2 less years to get the same credentials ..but less likely to get into, and you really (I think) have to know what you want to do before you enter into a program.

So what should I do, folks? I don't even know how to get closer to knowing what I should do. I thought making this list of pros/cons would help, but really it just makes me more confused.

Answer 1

First of all you can;t steer a parked car.....I try to really search my heart on big moves and I look for signs and confermations to a direction.....if nothing comes to me then I step out...if I get a sand paper feeling to the direction, I stop. and try another direction until I have peace....this is hard to do at first, there can be a lot of confusion, but with practice you get to understand it a lot better...It's just like anything you start new
Money is'nt everything...not all Drs. should be Drs....they may have gone into it for the money, you know?
Go for the first step and as you go along I'm sure your direction will come to you if your to advance...you have to go through step 123 anyway before you go to step 456 !!

Have a Great Journey !!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Huh? First you need a Bachelor's degree. Master's is the next level; it usually requires ONE ADDITIONAL year. A doctorate is the highest; it usually requires ONE ADDITIONAL year. For those who are smart and apply themselves, a doctorate can be obtained in less than 4 years.
How about a scholarship? My son got one for ALL EXPENSES (college, that is) included.
It is mostly a question of what do you want to do with your life. And remember: earning a degree does not mean you will even be hired. Most people who earn a degree never work in the field their degree is in.

Answer 3

I would personally go for the doctorate, it's more prestigious, and looks better when you begin to "network" as it were. Graduates will find they accumulate friends in high positions, and I believe personally you will find more opportunities opening to you if you are a doctor.

It also helps lift the burden of the financial hardship, and if you are really committed to your future and education, the doctorate would be the best path open to you.

Answer 4

Have you completed your undergraduate degree? Once you have, the answer should be clearer to you. It is important to pursue credentialing in a career you will enjoy.

Answer 5

Figure out what you want to do first then worry about graduate school

Answer 6

I don't think strangers can answer this question for you. Is there a career counselor you can speak with?

Answer 7

either options is good but I would go for the PHD

Answer 8

come