How to Pursue a Master's Degree

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Tip 1 - 9 Reasons to Pursue a Master's Degree Besides the Paycheck

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jimmy Haines | permalink

Is grad school worth it? The debate rages, and the economic rewards or ramifications are compared ad nauseam. While I have weighed in on the debate already, I am yet to expand upon the non-financial reasons why graduate school is worth the money.
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For further reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/uloop/9-reasons-to-pursue-a-masters-degree_b_4097366.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - 6 Reasons Why Graduate School Pays Off

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Vlad Filonovich | permalink

An advanced degree is a smart fiscal and career move, a former business school admissions dean says.
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For further reading: http://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/articles/2012/06/29/6-reasons-why-graduate-school-pays-off ^[2]

Tip 3 - The Best And Worst Master's Degrees For Jobs

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Liliana Rodrigues | permalink

Thousands of new college grads will enter the workforce this year, but with unemployment at 8.2% and underemployment near 18%, many will put off the taxing job search process and opt out of the weak job market to pursue graduate degrees. Here are the best and worst master's degrees for jobs, in terms of mid-career pay and employment outlook.
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For further reading: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/06/08/the-best-and-worst-masters-degrees-for-jobs-2/ ^[3]