What Is a Master's Degree Worth?

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Tip 1 - Is graduate school worth the cost? Here’s how to know.

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Marcelo Bispo | permalink

Money isn't the only reason to go back to school, but coming out with a high salary becomes more important when debt is in the picture.
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For further reading: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/get-there/wp/2014/12/02/is-graduate-school-worth-the-cost-heres-how-to-know/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Is a Master's Degree Worth the Investment? | Monster.com

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jamie Owens | permalink

Education is always a good thing, but is an advanced degree worth the investment of time and money? Possibly, but answer some questions first.
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For further reading: http://career-advice.monster.com/career-development/education-training/is-a-masters-degree-worth-the-investment-hot-jobs/article.aspx ^[2]

Tip 3 - Is It Worth It to Get a Master’s Degree?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jan - Ernst Sandifort | permalink

With the job market sluggish, many are choosing to go back to school.
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For further reading: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/07/18/is-it-worth-it-to-get-a-masters-degree ^[3]

Tip 4 - When is getting a master's degree worth it? • /r/personalfinance

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Christopher Ansay | permalink

Dear PF, I'm a 24 year old java developer working at an insurance company in CT. I make a decent amount of money (55k-60k). But I'm in a bit of a...
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For further reading: http://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/2q6fnx/when_is_getting_a_masters_degree_worth_it/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - The Best And Worst Master's Degrees For Jobs

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Joni Cropper | 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/ ^[5]