MA Degree: Worthwhile or Waste of time?
Today’s New York Tmes includes a discussion of the Masters Degree. “Is the degree worth getting?” the editors ask. Dozens of people wrote to comment.
An MA degree never has been particularly helpful except in certain fields, such as business and social work. But graduate school can offer opportunities beyond the value of the degree. For instance, you make connections that can lead to jobs.
So I would answer this question with, “It depends.” I wrote an ebook about going back to school at midlife. You can learn more here.
