"Go to Graduate/Professional School"
Graduate school is a tremendous opportunity, especially during a recession. While companies tighten their belts, furthering your career and salary potential by attending graduate school is a wise choice.
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Workers 18 and older with a master's, professional, or doctoral degree earned an average of $82,320 in 2006, while those with a bachelor's degree earned an average of $56,788
- Pursuing an advanced degree allows you to immerse yourself in an area you are passionate about
- Graduate school gives you more hands-on experience to help you apply your knowledge in the real world
- There is a continuing trend in the knowledge economy that the better careers increasingly require advanced degrees--in many situations a bachelor's degree is not enough
- A graduate degree provides you with a leg up on your competition
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