Masters degree

[geeljre49]

Are they worth it especially if they are STEM based? Here in the UK the job market is tough for fresh out of uni undergrads. So does having a masters make the job hunting easier when you complete the course and does it lead to a higher pay salary?

 

[AbrahamFreedom]

Master's degrees are mostly useless, especially without work experience. It's only worth it for senior management (and even then it's not mandatory), if the employer pays for it or if you have a passion to get it. The job market is only tough for those who didn't work on their networking and personality 10x more than working on their bachelor's degree.

 

[Keep it a boqol]

if your looking for a higher level administration position with years of experience in your field. usual people in commerce do these to secure much high positions in a company

 

[Zkr]

Depends what degree you did but generally not worth it.

 

[Netflix]

So long as you got a first and are talkative in the assessment centre (usually no different from seminars), you should be OK with just a bachelor's degree. Think this is the case for most. But it might be different for STEM.

 

[Kizaru]

Are they worth it especially if they are STEM based? Here in the UK the job market is tough for fresh out of uni undergrads. So does having a masters make the job hunting easier when you complete the course and does it lead to a higher pay salary?

i would say finance or medicine. Those two are probably the most profitable especially now.

 

[The alchemist]

Yes and yes.

 

[Hodan from HR]

It depends on which stem field.
I didn't choose biology for the money so I'm just happy for an opportunity to gain more research experience.

The pay difference is not significant with and without a master's degree. The only perk is that people with master's degrees are favored for office-based jobs, while those with bachelor's do lots of the fieldwork. I enjoy working in the field and find office jobs suffocating, but I kinda like having the option since I don't know what the future will bring. I'll just hang in there..

 

[Sol]

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[Basra]

Master's degrees are mostly useless, especially without work experience. It's only worth it for senior management (and even then it's not mandatory), if the employer pays for it or if you have a passion to get it. The job market is only tough for those who didn't work on their networking and personality 10x more than working on their bachelor's degree.

"The job market is only tough for those who didn't work on their networking and personality 10x"


I know. We Introverts have issues on this! Woe to us!

 

[NidarNidar]

Are they worth it especially if they are STEM based? Here in the UK the job market is tough for fresh out of uni undergrads. So does having a masters make the job hunting easier when you complete the course and does it lead to a higher pay salary?

Experience triumphs over everything, it's best to continue your education while working full-time.

 

[Sophisticate]

A graduate degree may set you apart depending on the sub-field or discipline. You'd have to specify what that is. STEM is very broad.

Many institutions provide funding via an honorarium through teaching or a research assistantship. You will only be sacrificing 1-2 years for a master's and could be debt free upon graduation. Some institutions also provide you with opportunities to work with industry while in school so it's not entirely in vain. You can use it an opportunity to network and maximize the benefits afforded to you by the institution.