Graduate Degrees
Do you feel trapped in an entry-level job? Are your prospects for career advancement grim? Would you like to earn significantly more money? Graduate degrees are the best way to get advanced specialized education in your field of choice and make yourself much more marketable for high-level and higher-earning jobs.
No matter what your area of interest, graduate degrees are offered in almost every field. Popular graduate degrees include graduate accounting degrees, graduate business degrees, graduate communication degrees, graduate computer science degrees, graduate education degrees, graduate engineering degrees, graduate law degrees, graduate liberal arts degrees, graduate marketing degrees, graduate nursing degrees, graduate psychology degrees, and graduate web design degrees.
In order to be eligible to pursue a graduate degree, you'll need to earn a bachelor's degree in a related field. Typically, gradate degree programs require minimum scores on one or two standardized tests, such as the Graduate Record Exam, or GRE. Some programs also require you to submit a portfolio of work from undergraduate school or from your work history. Highly competitive graduate degrees, such as MBAs, also may require a certain amount of professional experience beyond your undergraduate education.
A greater number of colleges today offer graduate degree programs online. So you can enjoy the convenience of earning your graduate degree online in the comfort of your own home. With an online graduate degree, you can save commuting and relocation costs, maintain your current job, and earn a graduate degree when it's convenient for you.
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Brookings Institution: College is the best investment
Biology, social science graduate degrees offer biggest boost relative to undergrad education
Report suggests that economic imperative exists for college education
Alternative education fields provide plenty of opportunities
The many benefits of earning a master's degree
New partnership looks to boost college education for Hispanic Americans
Organization profiles five most in-demand bachelor's degrees
Non-traditional companies hire more MBAs
Georgia to institute new requirements for master's degree-holding teachers
Studies: Men of color face challenges in education
Survey: Executives in legal, marketing fields plan to hire
Report: Healthcare training in demand
Inspired by blockbusters, more students study computer science
High-paying jobs that require an associate's degree or less
More immigrants have college degrees
Alternative postsecondary options become more appealing
Utah education leaders stress need for postsecondary education
Forbes lists best master's degrees for jobs
May
MBA students optimistic about job prospects
More students enroll in business, education graduate programs
Individuals who have college degrees can become marketing and survey researchers
Professional science master's degree programs grow in popularity
The job market has improved for MBA degree holders
Study shows trends among MBA students
A master's degree can launch students into a physical therapy career
More students plan to earn a graduate degree
More students hope to attend medical school
Women who use their MBA to start a business may be more successful than men
April
Earning a master's can have advantages for adults
Individuals with a college education may be able to help war veterans
More MBA programs strive to give students a global business perspective
Students who apply to medical school in the future may face a different MCAT
Benefits may be high for students earning an advanced degree
West Virginia officials discuss the benefits of an advanced college degree
TRiO program recognizes the importance of a doctoral degree
More women choose to earn an MBA degree
Schools see an increase in number of students who are students seeking an MPA degree
March
Some schools eliminating GMAT and GRE from EMBA application
Higher education in business school can offer students many benefits
Enrollment in business and education masters programs increases
Sustainable MBAs grow in popularity
Getting back into the swing of education after a long break
How to convince companies to pay for an advanced education
Earning a higher degree could increase job opportunities and learning potential
Online coursework can prepare students for careers as family and marriage therapists
Online master's degrees can provide affordable means for leadership positions
Adult learners may opt for online doctor in education programs
February
Demand for accredited online MBA programs reflects needs of nontraditional students
Master's degrees in nursing can help RNs advance to positions of teaching and management
Advancement in nursing field demands graduate degree work, continued education
Graduate degree programs may help nontraditional students improve their marketability
MBAs may now pursue degrees online