advanced degree
noun
: a university degree (such as a master's or doctor's degree) higher than a bachelor's
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Also, the number of Americans with advanced degrees has increased significantly over the past 20 years, so there's a bit of an academic arms race taking place.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
In certain fields, like law, education and medicine, advanced degrees remain a valuable asset.
—Gordon Pelosse, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
McHale earned an advanced degree from Cal State Fullerton and has been coaching for the last 13 years, most recently as defensive coordinator at Dana Hills High.
McHale, who also coaches track, teaches English, social science and health.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Hubert also says advanced degrees aren’t always a substitute for hands-on work experience.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
In certain fields, like law, education and medicine, advanced degrees remain a valuable asset.
—Gordon Pelosse, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
McHale earned an advanced degree from Cal State Fullerton and has been coaching for the last 13 years, most recently as defensive coordinator at Dana Hills High.
McHale, who also coaches track, teaches English, social science and health.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Hubert also says advanced degrees aren’t always a substitute for hands-on work experience.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Advanced degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advanced%20degree. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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