Should I Go to Grad School?

Pros and Cons of Going to Grad School

Still not sure what you want to do? Here are a few simple points to help compare your options:

Pros of grad school:

• You get to focus on your area of interest
• An advanced degree separates you from job applicants with only a bachelor’s degree
• You work with some of the top people in your field
• You may make more money
• You could advance your career
• You want to change careers
• You might get to work on cool research projects
• It’s still college and you don’t have a desk job

Cons of grad school:

• It’s expensive and could add to your debt burden
• It will take several years to complete
• It is hard work and very demanding
• There’s no guarantee that it will advance your career
• You may have to write a thesis or dissertation
• If you have to work while going to grad school, it can consume all your time (no social life)
• You’ll lose years of work experience and income that you would get through a job