WHY PURSUE A GRADUATE DEGREE?

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WHY PURSUE A GRADUATE DEGREE? A Message from the Dean Cecilia McIntosh, Ph.D. School of Graduate Studies East Tennessee State University

Reasons to Pursue a Graduate Degree Higher salaries Prepare for career advancement opportunities Career changes Increase skill set to be more effective in current career Availability of financial resources

Lifetime Earnings by Education Level Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2010). Current Population Survey (CPS).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2011. Average Earnings of Workers 18 Years and Over, by Educational Attainment Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2011.

Reasons to Pursue a Graduate Degree Some of the fastest growing occupations require an advanced degree By 2018, 1 in 7 new jobs will require graduate degrees Trends indicate an increase in Graduate School applications, enrollment, and degrees awarded

Increase in Graduate Applications

Increase in Graduate Enrollment

Increase in Graduate Degrees Awarded

More Reasons to Obtain a Graduate Degree Today’s graduate student is tomorrow’s teacher and mentor Individuals with an advanced degree lead the way in research and innovation Individuals with an advanced degree become a key player in knowledge creation Individuals with an advanced degree fill jobs that drive the economy Individuals with an advanced degree develop entrepreneurial initiatives Individuals with an advanced degree inspire and motivate others

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East Tennessee State University graduate programs by clicking here Learn more about East Tennessee State University graduate programs by clicking here Sciences Education Online Programs Health Related Technology Social Sciences Humanities Graduate Certificates Business Arts End Show