Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week is being celebrated by many colleges in the coming weeks, making now the perfect time to review the benefits of an advanced degree. Attending grad school gives students a variety of advantages, including improved skills, better job qualification and pay, and more opportunities to network with like-minded individuals. The return on investment is often exceptional, as 96 percent of those with advanced degrees consider their education to be worth the time and money spent, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. Here are some of the many advantages of a graduate degree.
3. Opportunities to network
Those in grad school are surrounded by like-minded professionals who also want to move ahead in their career. They're constantly in touch with experts who have key connections to their field of study, as many professors have spent time working in these areas themselves. Some grad programs for entrepreneurship even connect students with potential investors as part of their curriculum. This can be invaluable for those seeking to run their own company.
4. Better pay
By holding a higher degree, professionals are able to make more money initially and earn higher salaries throughout their careers. Master's in Accounting Degrees explained that those who hold an advanced degree may start at a salary $10,000 higher than their bachelor's degree-holding peers. Depending on tuition and other fees, their degrees could pay for themselves in a matter of just a few years.
By Monique Smith
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