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I think from a strictly economic point of view, a graduate degree is a terrible investment. Look at it this way - you could spend the 4+ years you spend in gra
by Fede_V 11y ago
I think from a strictly economic point of view, a graduate degree is a terrible investment.
Look at it this way - you could spend the 4+ years you spend in grad school working in a high paying job, investing all the difference between grad school stipend and your pay. Once you add all the career progression you can make in the time you spend in grad school - it's obvious that grad school is a net loser, monetarily speaking.
The upside is that, if you pick something that you love, in grad school you get to spend time dedicated to learning and studying something fascinating - and with a good professor, you'll have a pretty fantastic time. In short - do grad school if you are interested in your project, don't do it as a sort of career investment.
- hdctambien 11y agoIf you're doing grad school full time then it should only take 2 years for a Masters. You can get a Masters in 4 years while also working at your high paying job. That just costs you a night or two a week (and not that much money, depending on the school)
- poikniok 11y agoHe is talking about a phd, a masters is an absolutely terrible investment, and strong negative hiring signal whenever I see it, unless it was done strictly to immigrate to the US.
- RogerL 11y agoI've worked with so many people that were amazing, and had Masters, and others who were nearly useless to destructive. I don't believe it is a signal at all.
- stuxnet79 11y agoPrecisely why I did not do a Masters. I found out I learned a lot more (relevant skills in the 'real' world) in my summer internships than I did during the semesters in school.