Finishing Master's Degree in Two Weeks... Pretty Much Decided to Continue On.

[DrewDarden]

Worst case scenario, a doctorate would give me a $10,000 bump per year over my master's degree, and best case scenario, it affords me a variety of new options job-wise.

Looking into EdD programs in Administration, Higher Education, Special Education, and a couple that aren't EdD. There's a Doctor of Arts program nearby in teaching English that's very affordable and lines up nicely with my master's focus (English language learning).

Going to start applying in the spring probably for a spot to begin in the fall.

12/17 update: Finished

[Overthrow]

Worst case scenario, a doctorate would give me a $10,000 bump per year over my master's degree, and best case scenario, it affords me a variety of new options job-wise.

Looking into EdD programs in Administration, Higher Education, Special Education, and a couple that aren't EdD. There's a Doctor of Arts program nearby in teaching English that's very affordable and lines up nicely with my master's focus (English language learning).

Going to start applying in the spring probably for a spot to begin in the fall.

Apply now if u want Fall bro...

[Dogkrack]

i didnt think a phd in dik sucking paid so much. my bad, fatboy

[DrewDarden]

Apply now if u want Fall bro...

When I say Spring, I mean the first couple weeks of January. I can't really apply until I finish the master's.

[DrewDarden]

i didnt think a phd in dik sucking paid so much. my bad, fatboy

You must be the Jew-hater I humiliated last week... I get you nerds confused.

[MontanaLife]

When I say Spring, I mean the first couple weeks of January. I can't really apply until I finish the master's.

How are you paying for these degrees?

You must be the Jew-hater I humiliated last week... I get you nerds confused.

lol wtf

[Dogkrack]

You must be the Jew-hater I humiliated last week... I get you nerds confused.

plz post link fat boomer. lmao fukin retard

[DrewDarden]

How are you paying for these degrees?

My master's was paid by a TEACH grant.

I have to look into how much the TEACH grant will pay for the doctorate, but whatever it doesn't pay I'll pay out of pocket.

[Dogkrack]

My master's was paid by a TEACH grant.

I have to look into how much the TEACH grant will pay for the doctorate, but whatever it doesn't pay I'll pay out of pocket.

imagine your tax dollars going to this retard. hahah brb i need 50k to teach retards in public school. lmao

[MontanaLife]

My master's was paid by a TEACH grant.

I have to look into how much the TEACH grant will pay for the doctorate, but whatever it doesn't pay I'll pay out of pocket.

That's fair. Are you in a state that 10k will go a long way?
Are you looking to teach at a local uni?

imagine your tax dollars going to this retard. hahah brb i need 50k to teach retards in public school. lmao

lmfao damn D rizzle. You alright today?

[DrewDarden]

imagine your tax dollars going to this retard. hahah brb i need 50k to teach retards in public school. lmao

50k?

You've been listening to way too much Alex Jones nerd.

[DrewDarden]

That's fair. Are you in a state that 10k will go a long way?
Are you looking to teach at a local uni?

It's not about the money. My wife and I are very comfortable already. I really only brought that up to prevent a bunch of questions about why I would spend so much money on college. My point was that it pays for itself in a few years max.

And maybe. There's a community college nearby that I could see myself teaching at sometime down the road. I would certainly have the experience/qualifications to teach elementary education and special education to aspiring teachers if I want to go that route.

[MontanaLife]

It's not about the money. My wife and I are very comfortable already. I really only brought that up to prevent a bunch of questions about why I would spend so much money on college. My point was that it pays for itself in a few years max.

And maybe. There's a community college nearby that I could see myself teaching at sometime down the road. I would certainly have the experience/qualifications to teach elementary education and special education to aspiring teachers if I want to go that route.

Sorry I didn't look at your avi, I assumed you were mid-20s.
What's your job now?

[DrewDarden]

Sorry I didn't look at your avi, I assumed you were mid-20s.
What's your job now?

I'm a special education teacher. Let's just say my wife and I have been smart with our money over the years, plus she makes a lot of money in the healthcare field (multiples of what a teacher makes lol).

[MontanaLife]

I'm a special education teacher. Let's just say my wife and I have been smart with our money over the years, plus she makes a lot of money in the healthcare field (multiples of what a teacher makes lol).

Pretty noble job. My questions were asked because I was thinking you were going to take a bunch of loans for these degrees. But yeah if you got it in pocket/comfortable currently, have fun

[DustinTheHuss]

How did you have time for that with all of your working out?

Good for you!

[DrewDarden]

How did you have time for that with all of your working out?

Good for you!

Now that my kids are grown up… that frees up a pretty fair amount of time.

[Goodguy03]

i dont think a phd in being a ****ggot paid so much

[DrewDarden]

i dont think a phd in being a ****ggot paid so much

In 2022?

Think again.

[DustinTheHuss]

Now that my kids are grown up… that frees up a pretty fair amount of time.

That’s true. Mine is going off to college soon so a lot of free time opened up last year when she started driving, but now my relatives are aging and need help.

I need to study for the PMP exam.

[-JR]

But at what cost?

Srs tho, congrats Opie. I don't think there's a more industrious miscer.

[DrewDarden]

That’s true. Mine is going off to college soon so a lot of free time opened up last year when she started driving, but now my relatives are aging and need help.

I need to study for the PMP exam.

What business are you in?

[kimm4]

Congrats!

[keyboardworkout]

How much student debt do you have?

[DustinTheHuss]

What business are you in?

Tech

[DrewDarden]

How much student debt do you have?

None.

But at what cost?

Srs tho, congrats Opie. I don't think there's a more industrious miscer.

Thanks man. 👍🏻

[Arthax]

Guess it depends how much work it will take to finish a doctorate vs just the masters and if it'll have any ROI. Also depends if you would actually like any of the new jobs it would open up.

[Overthrow]

When I say Spring, I mean the first couple weeks of January. I can't really apply until I finish the master's.

You can apply to progs before you finish. You're just expected to finish.

[Overthrow]

Guess it depends how much work it will take to finish a doctorate vs just the masters and if it'll have any ROI. Also depends if you would actually like any of the new jobs it would open up.

PhD in Education has good ROI. He could become a professor or superintendent or something. Could even launch a political career via school boards and stuff. Obviously, a PhD in engineering or something is better, but it's not bad at all.

[DrewDarden]

You can apply to progs before you finish. You're just expected to finish.

Good to know. I think I’ll go ahead and start the process then.

I’ve been in contact with a few of the programs already, just didn’t start the formal application process.