Grad School

Students pursue higher education at graduate schools for many reasons. For some majors, a higher degree is required. For others, the decision is less clear.

Benefits

• Refine your skill set and knowledge base.
• Improve marketability and earnign potential.
• Over the course of a lifetime, a person with a master's degree typically earns $400,000 more than someone who only holds a bachelor's degree, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Drawbacks

• More School.
• Later start in the professional world.
• Stress of applying to college...again!

The Investment

• Tuition costs of graduate degree programs vary depending on the type of school and program. On average, tuition at public colleges and universities totals nearly $30,000 and at private schools nearly $40,000.
• On average, annual tuition at public colleges and universities totals nearly $30,000 and at private schools nearly $40,000.

Importance

This topic matters

• Grad School is an investment of time, money and energy.
• Graduate schools add to the economy.

STUDENTS

PARENTS

Digital Media

Incorporating Media

• Testimonials from grad school attendees and non-attendees.
• Personal profiles/features with headshots and campus shots

Story Ideas

• Features
• Research most competative universities
• Research most affordable programs

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