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Does a master's degree open up more job opportunities?

Majoring in Environmental Studies, will some sort of master's degree be worth it to have more job opportunities? #environmentalstudies #job #masters

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Thank you comment icon Hi, Miwa! It can entirely depend on what you want to do, and if you want to put in the resources to pursue an additional degree. I am an Environmental Sciences Major, and I will be pursuing a masters degree - but my end goals are in education, research and habitat restoration/fieldwork. For anyone who wants to work in education, especially at a university level, masters and up are required. Having an additional degree will not guarantee you jobs upon graduation, having a bachelors won't even do that. Certifications might, but even that can be a stretch. I would talk more with your academic advisor or do research on what you can do with our major and what the requirements are for those positions. Ashley
Thank you comment icon I agree with Ashley H., and her advice is applicable to graduate degrees in general - you should do the research to see if you need it to pursue your interests. Jayavignesh Arivalagan
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Irina’s Answer

Hi Miwa, great question. I do believe it opens up more opportunities. Not only in the realm of you adding it to your resume, but also because you will spend another year or two engaging with a different community. You meet so many more people and make so many connections during your studies that really elevate your ability to network and find the perfect career fit.

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Figure out what you're most interested in
Research many programs! I ended up going abroad because the program was best for what I wanted.
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Jennifer’s Answer

In general, I believe a Master's degree helps open more doors, for sure. Pursuing an advanced degree shows you are committed to learning, and allows you to branch out into a related area, hone in on a more specialized aspect of your undergrad education, or change careers entirely.

For your particular area of study, I would look at job postings that interest you and see if they ask for an advanced degree as a preference or a requirement. Applicable certifications might be another path to pursue rather than a full degree, and help you specialize if that's the path you want to take.
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