Ask the Expert: What Doctoral Degree Should I Pursue to Advance my Career?

Did you know that in some fields of study, as many as 70% of doctoral students don't finish the program?

In this Ask the Expert episode, Chris Lee discusses the complex question of what type of doctoral degree to pursue to advance your career. In terms of demand for candidates with an Ed.D. or Ph.D., Lee said the job market varies by field, region and the type of institution. 

Pursing a doctoral degree can be costly. Will it open the right doors for you? Interrogate yourself about the reasons why you want to pursue the degree. You must also examine the non-monetary costs.

He is a managing director with Storbeck Search, which specializes in education-related executive search.

Read more in a recent article on this topic on HigherEdJobs.

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