Why you'd want to pursue a doctoral degree (Ph.D.)? 27 Articles

by Allen Teal

What could a doctorate do for you? The Ph.D is a non-medical doctor in today's society. Of course, in ecclesiastical work it might be Th.D. Same level of degree in a different field. No matter what the field, it's alwa...read more

by Jeremy Hohertz

The reasons for pursuing a doctoral degree are as varied as the fields in which you can earn it. With that in mind, it is hardly fair to limit this discussion to Philosophi Doctor (Ph.D.) degrees; similarly advanced degre...read more

by Elizabeth Bonner

First, let me tell you why you don't want to. It is hard I'm talking about years of work (which someone else will get the majority of the credit for), often in locations which are far from your family and friends, subsis...read more

by Gloria Pillow

I know one thing to be true: you do not want to pursue a Ph.D. if your main objective is to have greater earning potential, to find shelter in an ivory tower for a few years, to put off "real-world" tedium, or just to exp...read more

by Sebastian Ramshackle III

Every year tens of thousand of people across the globe embark on doctoral study. Given that achieving a PhD involves many years of study during which almost everything else in life takes second place, why do they do it? ...read more

by Ronald Claiborne

Pursue a doctorate degree to be a better servant to my family and to the community! The question was asked why you would want to pursue a doctorate degree. My answer, of course, is to be a better servant to my family...read more

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by James Rathz

In life, there are very few investments you can make that really pay off and build a person's wealth. The backbone of nearly every worker's means of living is education, because if anyone could perform brain surgery it wou...read more

by I Like Chocolate

Deciding to pursue a doctoral degree is a big decision. In order to ensure you make the right decision think about your career and you expected career path. Do you really need a doctorate? Do you have the time, energy and ...read more

by Rob Bryant

A Ph.D. unlike a master's degree, can have applications beyond moving into a specific job or career that requires a Ph.D. Most people pursuing a doctoral degree are looking toward a specific degree for a specific applicati...read more

by Maxwell Payne

Generally someone decides to pursue a doctoral degree in order to further their education and also their employment opportunities. It is not always a decision based on money, since clearly depending on what you study you m...read more

by Alberto Mansilla

I would say prestige, honor, recognition and the sense of fulfillment reserve only for those who would dare and strong enough to succeed. teaching learning activities relative to graduate and postgraduate studies requir...read more

by Victoria Rubens

PhD? I'd say go for it! Let's start with the graduate school. If you do your research and find a good program, as well as a good mentor (or lab if applicable), you will be very successful. Many programs pay graduate st...read more

by Can Tran

It's stated that a philosophical doctorate or a PhD for short is the highest level of certification you can achieve. You have your AA, AS, BA, BS, MBA, JDs, and your PhDs. PhDs are needed for getting into certain job mar...read more

by Starbozeman

Dual PhD's- The Last Step on my Educational Journey College life for me began at age 15 1/2. I was a senior in high school and decided to take a class at Brooklyn College. My first class was Core 4 People, Powe...read more

by Ted Sherman

This isn't bragging, but answers the question as it applies in my family. One of my kids earned a bachelor's degree in communications, while two cousins each majored in strictly academic subjects. The two cousins contin...read more

by Dean L. Sinclair

The reason I continued for a Ph.D. degree was that I wanted to continue to be a college teacher; and, at the time, there seemed no future in continuing to teach with the strong M.S. which I had at that time. After three co...read more

by Abram Book

Pursuing a doctoral degree in History specifically is something that takes a lot of preliminary research and "grunt work" before you ever even submit an application. First off, WHO you study with is just as, if not more...read more

by Sheryl Swan

You may want to consider earning a doctorate degree if you have always enjoyed learning new things, figuring out how things work, and being innovative. A doctorate degree represents the highest educational achievement in ...read more

by Olivia Westwood

There are many reasons why you may want to pursue a Ph.D. Some professions offer more money or status to people with Ph.D's, however most people who embark upon this kind of research do so for personal satisfaction rather...read more

by Jen Bishop

I am in the pursuit of my doctoral degree for three distinctive reasons. 1. I am very interested in the subject that I am studying. It is current to the world and the political situation that United States finds itself ...read more