Education Poll

ler4ik · October 2008

What kind of education do you have (Bachelors, Masters, Phd).

I am debating right now if I want to put myself through Master's program.
So, if you have Masters, was it worth getting?

candy_mandy85 · October 2008

I have a bachelors but will likely in the next 5 years get a masters, PhD is not worth it in my profession

mrsmel · October 2008

bachelors. debating masters.

traceandrob · October 2008

Bachelors. I always thought i would get my Masters but after the Bachelors i was so fuc*ing happy! Excuse my language! I was so happy to be done with school!!

mrs.g_6708 · October 2008

I have a B.S. in Biology.

barefootbride2008 · October 2008

I have a JD. What would you be studying for your masters?

Leweys · October 2008

I have my masters in audiology and just recently graduated with my doctorate in audiology this past August.

Masters: University of South Dakota

Doctorate: University of Florida

MrsBro6116 · October 2008

I have a Masters but had to get one for the job I wanted.

FWIW I thought my undergrad in English was more difficult than my master's program..

JenniferMae · October 2008

I have a bachelors...as of now I have no plans to get my masters.

Leweys · October 2008

Forgot to answer the dang question...sorry!

YES -- I personally feel getting a masters would be beneficial. I believe education is priceless!

sidewalk_angel · October 2008

I have a Bachelors, not really planning on going for a Masters.

hisfavorite · October 2008

I have a master's in Nursing, so I'm a Nurse Practitioner. Yes, it was worth it for my profession- but it was one hell of a ride! One of the hardest things I've ever done, for sure.

hjk5000 · October 2008

Bachelors, all my friends getting their masters are miserable, but I might go back to get another BA in Italian (my minor) some day.

mooeta · October 2008

I have my JD and I'm planning on getting my MBA shortly.

MrsCarroll.6-10-07 · October 2008

I have a BA and am thinking of going for an MBA someday, not now...DH just finished his MBA and that was enough stress for us for while. I think I'll try to go back to school once we have some kiddies that are older.

TexasLadyBug · October 2008

Me: BA and MA

Dh: BS ad MBA

Yes, it was worth it.?

taagent · October 2008

I have a masters. In all honesty whether it is worth getting your masters really depends on what field you are in and what your goals are. Am I happy with my masters, absolutely, was it the right choice for me, yes, am I currently doing anything in my field - No, but I hope to be soon depending on the outcome of ttc in the next few months.

It takes a lot of time and effort, and comes with a boatload of stress and headaches. Education is very important to me and I feel so much better about talking to my kids about how important education is because I chose the route I did. That doesn't mean that any other route isn't right, you are the only one that can make that decision.

eclipsed823 · October 2008

I have a bachelors and I'll be finished with my masters in May, then I plan on taking a little break and going for my PhD.

Mainer-in-Texas · October 2008

I have a Masters and yes, it was worth it. In my industry (environmental engineering) it can really help you get a job with some of the bigger companies right out of school, and you can make more $$.

However, I got paid to get my MS (I was a research assistant, which meant free tution, health benefits, and a stipend while I was in school), so it didn't cost me anything, and I know lots and lots of people I've worked with that do not have their master's degree and it doesn't make a HUGE difference. If I had to pay to get my MS, I would probably say no, it wasn't really worth it.

katemac33 · October 2008

I have a bachelors.....have thought about going back for my masters, but I'm not sure it's worth the time and money in my profession.

QCinOct · October 2008

I've got BS, MS and PhD. I guess it depends on your field on whether a masters is worth it. I'm in science, so a masters is useful, but a lot of times it doesn't get you much further than a bachelors

jschreib · October 2008

I have a BS and MS...I went back specifically for my MS, it was in Accounting and my BS was in economics/business. It was more specific and I'm glad I did. I am contemplating the PhD someday.

It depends what you want/need it for, some fields are more useful than others.

ler4ik · October 2008

What would you be studying for your masters?

ler4ik · October 2008

I was thinking either Finance or Management. I have BS in Finance.

QCinOct · October 2008

ler4ik:
I was thinking either Finance or Management. I have BS in Finance.

I would think that an MBA would be relevant and those are incredibly useful. Would your currently company pay your tuition for something like that?

ama1221 · October 2008

Currently working on my masters. I have my Bachelors in Psychology. Advanced degrees really depend on what you want to do. For example, if you want to be a therapist like I do, a master's is pretty much required and definately allows you to make more money than someone with a bachelor's doing intake at a mental health agency.

snackcakes75 · October 2008

I just finished my Masters in Education this summer! My Bachelors is in Art Education. As far as being worth it for me- it really isn't worth the money, but hopefully will be eventually. But I really think it is worth it because it gives you more insight and experience, and catches you up to date in your field. Plus is makes you more marketable. I think that's true for most people. My hubby is in banking, and has tons of student loans from his 2 masters, but he is much more marketable also. Just take note, it is a lot of time, work, and effort! But you'll feel so good when you finish!

ler4ik · October 2008

QCin, my company pays up to $5K/year for the education, which is better then nothing. I just have to pull my act together and start studying for GMAT test, which is a requirement for all business schools.

berryblndgirl · October 2008

I have a master's degree. It was worth getting mostly because I went to a prestigious university, so it helped open a lot of doors for me.

janban12345 · October 2008

I have a BA, MA, and I'm working on my PhD. Getting my MA was totally worth it. But I was in a field where advanced degrees mattered and I went to a top school. The biggest thing I have learned is that not all MA degrees are equal. Depending on your field, what school you go to may matter. I know that having an MA from the school that I did opened a lot of doors that wouldn't have opened otherwise.

My PhD may or may not increase my earning potential. It's the one degree that for a lot of people doesn't lead to higher salary. But, I think it will be worth it for the field that I am in. Plus, it allows me greater flexibility if I want to go into academia or a think tank.

GL!

OURobyn · October 2008

I have an MBA. The only reason that I got it was that I needed the additional credit hours in order to sit for the CPA exam in Ohio (this was before they built the addtional credits into your undergrad work). I don't think it was worth it for me personally, but that could be the school that I chose to attend, or the fact that I live in Cleveland, which isn't exactly one of the more competitive markets in the country. My employer did not seem to care that I had an MBA, nor was there any increase in pay.

maltwin1 · October 2008

I have a Bachelors degree, and for me I would rather jump of the roof of the math building than go back to school for a Masters Indifferent

. Not to say that it wouldn't be really beneficial...I was just never much of a student in the conventional sense.

happysong · October 2008

I agree with many others here, I think it depends on your field and if it would benefit you. I have a BA in psychology, so a masters was important if I wanted to work in mental health. I have a MA in counseling and would love to go back *someday* for a Ph.D. in counselor education...after babies of course.