Nov
3
2003

market value

A “heartening” thing to read as I’m writing my midterm essay tonight: CNBC’s Liz Pulliam Weston breaks down the respective values of different types of associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and professional degrees. (MSNBC: “Is a degree worth a million bucks?” - 10/17/03)

The verdict pretty much matches conventional wisdom: If you have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, you’re making a lot more than the average high school graduate. Same goes for professional (i.e. law and medical) degree-holders, to an even greater degree (pun unintentional). The added value of a master’s degree apparently varies depending on the subject area.

Some degrees are a step back. Thinking of a master’s degree in a liberal arts or social sciences field? Let’s hope you’re in it for the love of learning, because on average there doesn’t seem to be any financial payoff.

Gee. Thanks.

Posted at 2:33 AM in school

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GRRR!

Posted by The Girl on November 3, 2003 8:21 AM

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