Graduate School

Graduate School Planning

Considering going back to school to earn an advanced degree? The decision to further your education is a very important one that requires research and planning. It also requires major financial and personal commitments. Should you go to graduate school? Is graduate school right for you?

Begin by examining your motivations. Why do you want to go to graduate school? Is it for the right reasons? How focused are you on your career? How genuinely interested are you in this field? Will graduate school assist you in achieving your career goals? Is a graduate degree a good investment for you?

Evaluate your situation. Determine your career and life goals. Decide what work you want to do and how you’d like to spend your life. What kind of work do you hope to do? What type of career or vocation do you want for yourself? What will you specialize in?

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Types of Degrees

After you have completed your undergraduate or Bachelor Degree program, you might consider continuing your education to obtain an advanced degree. Perhaps you are considering the possibility (or feasibility) of attending graduate or professional school in an attempt to get your Master or Doctoral Degree.

MASTER | Professional Track
A professional degree program helps you develop skills necessary for a career in a specific type of work: medicine, law, pharmacy, engineering, journalism, nursing, social work, education, counseling, business.

MASTER | Graduate Track
A graduate degree program helps you develop skills and conduct research in a broad academic area: English, history, political science, world languages, the arts, math, and the sciences.

Among the most popular advanced degrees are:

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
EdD (Doctor of Education)
PsyD (Doctor of Psychology)
JD (Juris Doctorate)
MS (Master of Science)
MA (Master of Arts)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
MEd (Master of Education)
MN (Master of Nursing)
MSW (Master of Social Work)

Overview of Graduate School Application Process
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Medical School Interview Questions
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General Graduate School Information

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The Princeton Review
US News & World Report | Graduate Schools
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Accredited College Search Tool
College Accredited Guidebook
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Service