Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

WHY PURSUE A GRADUATE DEGREE?

Published byAngel Clarke Modified over 6 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "WHY PURSUE A GRADUATE DEGREE?"— Presentation transcript:

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

2 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

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

4 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.

5 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

6 Increase in Graduate Applications

7 Increase in Graduate Enrollment

8 Increase in Graduate Degrees Awarded

9 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

10 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

11 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

Download ppt "WHY PURSUE A GRADUATE DEGREE?"

Similar presentations

Options After High School.  On average, you will earn almost twice as much in your lifetime with a college degree than with only a high school diploma.

Options After High School.  On average, you will earn almost twice as much in your lifetime with a college degree than with only a high school diploma.
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System The Rise of a Premier Public Two-Year College System.

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System The Rise of a Premier Public Two-Year College System.
Framing Our Conversation

Framing Our Conversation
Working for California: The Impact of the California State University Updated: January 10, 2005 Ted Egan, Ph.D. ICF Consulting.

Working for California: The Impact of the California State University Updated: January 10, 2005 Ted Egan, Ph.D. ICF Consulting.
Why a Graduate Degree? Deborah M. Figart, Ph.D., Dean of Graduate Studies.

Why a Graduate Degree? Deborah M. Figart, Ph.D., Dean of Graduate Studies.
Career Student name MUM 2702, Professor Calle Miami Dade College Spring 2007.

Career Student name MUM 2702, Professor Calle Miami Dade College Spring 2007.
SUNY Oneonta Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Alumni and Guests.

SUNY Oneonta Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Alumni and Guests.
By Brennan K. February 1, 2012.  The average annual salary of all librarians working in elementary or secondary schools in March 2009 was $54,650. 

By Brennan K. February 1,  The average annual salary of all librarians working in elementary or secondary schools in March 2009 was $54,650. 
Contents Click the link below to go directly to the slides for that chapter. Chapter 1 ■ Your Personal Strengths Chapter 2 ■ The Roles You Play Chapter.

Contents Click the link below to go directly to the slides for that chapter. Chapter 1 ■ Your Personal Strengths Chapter 2 ■ The Roles You Play Chapter.
STEM Pathways for All The objective of this session is to: 1)increase your awareness of the breadth of opportunities in STEM careers for all students,

STEM Pathways for All The objective of this session is to: 1)increase your awareness of the breadth of opportunities in STEM careers for all students,
North Missouri Career Opportunities: The State of the Economy and Implications for Students Mary Bruton| Missouri Economic Research and Information Center|

North Missouri Career Opportunities: The State of the Economy and Implications for Students Mary Bruton| Missouri Economic Research and Information Center|
Investment in Yourself 1.1.9 Family Economics & Financial Education Take Charge of Your Finances.

Investment in Yourself Family Economics & Financial Education Take Charge of Your Finances.
Upward Bound Math and Science Program Ms. Ashley Tittemore, Program Coordinator.

Upward Bound Math and Science Program Ms. Ashley Tittemore, Program Coordinator.
Www.DriveTo55.org. Why are we driving to 55? A minimum of 55% of Tennessee jobs will require some form of postsecondary education by 2025 (Carnevale,

Why are we driving to 55? A minimum of 55% of Tennessee jobs will require some form of postsecondary education by 2025 (Carnevale,
Teaching (K-12) Librarian (“information Professionals”) Counselor Main Duties Advancement Opportunities Educate their students so that they can aspire.

Teaching (K-12) Librarian (“information Professionals”) Counselor Main Duties Advancement Opportunities Educate their students so that they can aspire.
Lifetime Advantages of Degree Completion Presented by: Lauren Hubacheck, Director of Career Services, Salem State University.

Lifetime Advantages of Degree Completion Presented by: Lauren Hubacheck, Director of Career Services, Salem State University.
Keys to Your Future Employment Trends in the New Millennium.

Keys to Your Future Employment Trends in the New Millennium.
Career Research 1.1.2 Family Economics and Financial Education Take Charge of Your Finances.

Career Research Family Economics and Financial Education Take Charge of Your Finances.
\ iGraduate Road Map to Success Day 1, PART A Why iGraduate? 1.

\ iGraduate Road Map to Success Day 1, PART A Why iGraduate? 1.
Investment in Yourself 1.1.9 Family Economics & Financial Education Take Charge of Your Finances.

Investment in Yourself Family Economics & Financial Education Take Charge of Your Finances.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google