Comments on: Is the Master’s Degree the New Bachelor’s Degree?

By: MARIE

MARIE — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:57:14 +0000

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By: Miles Standish

Miles Standish — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:22:34 +0000

One thing to consider when answering this question is the type of bachelor’s degree that you have. For example, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in finance or marketing may be enough to obtain an excellent entry level position in today’s business-oriented job market. However, a BA in a liberal arts discipline may not be as “marketable” to prospective employers. In that case, a master’s degree can provide a competitive edge, building on the diversity of skills and knowledge introduced at the undergraduate level. Before committing to a graduate program, however, make sure that you know exactly what you want to study, and how it can be applied to today’s job market.

By: Peavine Porter

Peavine Porter — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:47:48 +0000

You’re right that this is a little bit of a peak of the mountain kind of view, but the strong impetus on education makes this an interesting topic today. In the 2000 Census, 24% of Americans had completed at least a bachelor’s degree. Between the 05 numbers that you’re quoting and the turn of the century, we see a remarkable 3% jump. And if we rewind the clock, 1990 only had about one in five Americans with a bachelor’s degree. If we look at the trends, ten years down the road may make a master’s the cutting edge degree for getting the best jobs–depending on the industry of course.

You’re totally right about costs, and education is becoming a big, but necessary investment. Let me know if you need any financial aid suggestions. There are a lot of helpful grants, scholarships, and loans that can make a difference in affording online or on campus education.

Thanks for the thoughts.

By: Doubtful

Doubtful — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:14:04 +0000

As of 2005, a little over 27% of Americans had a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to the census bureau. The master’s may be the new bachelor’s for a handful at the peak of the mountain, but most of us educational flat landers have yet to finish degree one. If I really thought I’d need six years of education to get my foot in the door, I don’t think I’d be motivated to enroll in the first place!

And then there’s the money, honey.

Have you priced six years of enlightenment lately?
Hoping you’re wrong–Doubtful in Kansas