Guide to graduate education fall 2015
While making the decision to go back to school is no small feat, there are many possible reasons to pursue a graduate degree—whether for personal fulfillment, career advancement or a job change. And in 2014, the unemployment rate was generally lower for Americans with higher levels of education.
By 2024, graduate school enrollment is estimated to increase 20 percent from 2.9 million in 2013 to 3.5 million students, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. During the 2015-16 school year, colleges and universities are expected to award 802,000 master’s degrees and 179,000 doctoral degrees.
This guide to graduate education provides valuable information and advice from recruiting experts at some of the most sought-after companies to work. Their combined wisdom and experience will answer the most pressing questions about the value of an advanced degree and how different industries weigh graduate qualifications in employees. And we review popular graduate school rankings and assess the importance of those ‘top school’ lists to employers.
Today, people from different industries and educational backgrounds are choosing to earn MBAs while juggling full-time careers, families and personal lives. We profile five top part-time MBA programs and the flexible options they are providing for today’s busy students.
We include up-to-date information on pricing of test prep services that help you prepare for graduate entrance exams, and which options are available to finance your return to school, from private to federal loans. And if you already have a job in your chosen field, many employers provide tuition reimbursement for graduate study. We give an overview of how much companies and government agencies are providing to support their employees’ graduate coursework.
For a fresh look at what’s new in graduate education, the process of applying and how different programs can fit your goals, be sure to read the latest Guide to Graduate Education.
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The most marketable graduate education according to HR recruiters
What you should know about the best part time MBA programs
Best employer graduate tuition reimbursement programs
