Become an expert in a subject you are passionate about

Develop more marketable job skills

Improve your earning potential

Your career path might require it

Prepares you for a college teaching career

Prepares you to do research

Increased mobility in your current job

An advanced degree might be necessary if you are considering a career change.

Graduate education might be necessary to meet national and state licensing requirements in certain professions.

You have a love of learning and intellectual curiousity