A Otoiu, E Țițan, P Dorel, D Manea - INTED2021 Proceedings, 2021 - library.iated.org

IS IT WORTH PURSUING GRADUATE STUDIES? IS A STEM ORIENTATION THE BEST OPTION?.

STEM and men

Manea, Otoiu, Țițan

GSID: BE8KtSfwNb0J

Excerpt

A question often asked by many prospective students is whether it pays to pursue an advanced (Master's, Professional, or Ph. D.) degree. In some cases, there is mixed evidence that getting an advanced degree may lead to earnings improvements among graduates. The issue is especially problematic, as, in some cases, evidence shows that pursuing a Ph. D. degree is “often a waste of time”(The Economist, 2016). Other research shows a bleak picture for master's graduates, as for some occupations, work experience and/or other …