I am a 67 year old "Software Engineer" with a master's of Science in Chemical Engineering from Stanford. I have found this Master's of Science has set me apart

I am a 67 year old "Software Engineer" with a master's of Science in Chemical Engineering from Stanford. I have found this Master's of Science has set me apart from other candidates several times, because the degree shows I am capable of understanding advanced mathematics, and reasoning. But my classes were paid for by my work Place SRI International in Menlo Park provided I passed the classes. My out of pocket expenses were for books, and gas for travel. Many of the larger employers have a similar program. Get at most 2 Master's of Science in overlapping Disciplines, I find the master's of science are a detriment on my resume' , but is an advantage on my linkedin page when arguing with PhD's