Is a graduate degree becoming a necessity in today's day and age?
348029
Yes, it is. I will be going back to get my masters soon.
1165478
If you have a good undergraduate degree, you probably won't require a Masters' degree to get a good job. Except that you are doing Masters in Business Administration, your bachelors or undergraduate degree is just fulfil the requirement.\n\nAs far as getting a good job with Masters' degree is concerned, I feel that its a matter of pure luck as usually Masters degree doesn't count a lot or give an edge over others who do not have one. But of course, its a source of self satisfaction and confidence for a person who has a Masters degree.
526663
Simply put, no... it will not be recognized to the same degree that a 'real' bachelor's degree will be.  Many positions that requires a BS/BA will not even consider you for employment, that doesn't mean that none will; just that most won't.  Online degree's overall are looked upon as lessor than a degree given at a physical institution. (a degree for life experience would be even more so)  This doesn't mean that the education is bad, but some online school's have... questionable practices when it comes to issuing diploma's and degree's... this carries over to all of the legitimate online schools and the effect is the same; online degrees are less valuable and often looked down upon when it comes to real life employment.  Especially when it comes to sciences, psychology included.
105480
Not at all. You just need some experience, some funding, and a little "know how". Many people who start successful businesses have no post-secondary education.
978087
An actual degree is not necessary, but there is a certificate program.  It cost money too.  Sometimes if you hook up with a real estate company they will help supply the cost for the program.  Once you are certified you will also have to keep your certificate updated by attending I think it is 20 hours of seminars per year.  This helps keep your license up to date.
988005
I think a phD or Msc is needed before your knowledge is good enough. Hope this helps.
1118240
In order to pursue a Master's degree in ANYTHING, a student must have both strong undergraduate preparation in the subject or in a closely cognate area, and a passionate interest in that area of study.   If you cannot imagine your life without further study in some area, then you should be looking into graduate schools.  If not, there's no reason for you to attempt to pursue graduate study.  \n\n(Unless you're just looking to increase your income potential, in which case you should consider getting an MBA.)
365834
Depends on what your degree is in now a days, and it also depends on what job you want.  If you are trying to get a job that is overmanned then you aren't going to get in, but if there is a critical shortage in a field that you want you have a good chance of making it in.
74024
seems to me that mba is becoming the minimum requirement for some jobs.  I guess that's just the evolution of society...it used to be that you just needed a HS diploma, then a bachelors degree.  I think it pretty much just makes you more competive.  I just started working on mine...can't wait til it's over!
1013919
Yes, that is ok.  Many employers look at the fact that you have done a masters as the most important thing - it shows a level of maturity and capability, no matter what the subject area.  Choosing a new area of study shows a variety of interests and skills and a flexibility of thought processes.  Good luck with it.
226761
Online degrees are growing in popularity. It will still be a few years before they are at the same level as traditional degrees, but I believe they will get there eventually.\n\nI have heard of a few employers rejecting an application because the only education was an online degree. However, I have heard of others who took the degree at face value. It really depends on the employer.
632463
A degree is practically essential. Most "professional" jobs require it.\n\nYou can substitute experience, to some degree, for education, but not as an equal exchange. 4 years of college is roughly equivalent to 10 years direct on-the-job experience in many fields, so your time is better spent earning that degree, whenever possible.
1041434
You do not need a degree in most cases, but the individual company that you want to work for may require one.  Its a great field, but the market is changing and a lot of the refi market is done.
1024520
I'd imagine in the UK it does.  Doesn't mean much to people in the US - at least not anymore than a US degree.
1186223
It's in my personal experience, and the experiences I've heard from many others that a post-secondary degree of any kind is a valuable tool.  For the first very basic reason, it shows any employer you followed through on a goal, it is an accomplishment.  It does not replace workplace experience but it does get a foot in the door.  Like anything else it is what you choose to do with it and sometimes being in the right place at the right time.\nUnlike previous generations, we will have to constantly upgrade and adapt our educations to keep us employable.  (Including trades people, business leaders, everyone.)   Education isn't something that just begins and ends, you constantly have to learn in the work environment to adapt to change.  Post-secondary education helps you "coach" you brain into doing that.\nIt won't just give you a job, but it can help.  And there has always been high competition with the masters/phd-qualified jobs.
1062905
Academically, it can be. However, there are hidden "costs" involved. The social climate in higher education settings may be too emotionally or psychologically taxing for younger people. It really depends on one's emotional maturity in addition to their academic prowess.
329044
It is a good investment.  You generally make much more over your lifetime with a degree than without one.  The difference in what you would make with compared to without is far greater than the cost of the schooling.