| There are many reasons why graduates still seek | | | | bachelor degrees earn around $43,000. The federal |
| master's degrees. One of the reasons is to advance in | | | | government has statistical data indicating that master's |
| their field and to obtain a higher income. Others seek | | | | degree holders earn more than bachelor degree |
| master's degrees to change their career path. For | | | | holders. |
| example, if you have a bachelor's in nursing, but one | | | | Another advantage of having a master's is having the |
| day decide you want to be a counselor instead, you | | | | opportunity to be fully involved in the field that you are |
| could earn your master's degree in counseling. This | | | | passionate about. This is a really great experience and |
| degree allows you to be flexible and to broaden your | | | | will give you the competitive edge in the job market |
| knowledge as well. A master's allows you to obtain | | | | when you present yourself to employers. In addition to |
| more knowledge in your career field and open doors | | | | this, those with a higher degree than a bachelor's gain |
| to new careers as well. Not only is this very | | | | access to a school's alumni database, which grants |
| impressive and respected, it's also financially fulfilling. | | | | students opportunities for internships, fellowships, and |
| Holders of this degree tend to earn higher salaries than | | | | jobs. |
| those who only have bachelor/associate degrees. | | | | A master's in this society is highly prized and |
| According to Salary.com, the average salary for those | | | | respected. |
| with master's degrees is around $53,000. Those with | | | | |