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Article: The Ph.D. degree: what it is and where it takes you.
- Article from:
- Occupational Outlook Quarterly
- Article date:
- June 22, 1986
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The Ph.D. Degree: What It Is and Where It Takes You
Diane, a college senior majoring in electrical engineering, enjoys studying engineering and does well in school. One of her professors is urging her to get a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Although the thought of continuing her studies is appealing, she has many questions about what obtaining a Ph.D. entails. How does it differ from other postgraduate education? Why do people seek Ph.D.'s? How long does it take? How are graduate studies financed? What kind of work do people with a Ph.D. do? And, most importantly for Diane, will appropriate jobs for people with Ph.D.'s in her field be available? This ...