advanced degree
noun
: a university degree (such as a master's or doctor's degree) higher than a bachelor's
Examples of advanced degree in a Sentence
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Generally, all writers possess advanced degrees, ensuring the high quality of their work.
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Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
Part of the problem is there’s a dearth of nurses with advanced degrees, particularly on the doctoral level, which many schools require or prefer in order to be considered for employment.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 5 Oct. 2023
As more women enter professions requiring advanced degrees and training, childbearing has shifted to later in life, which usually means smaller families, even with fertility treatments becoming more available.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2024
Pivot Strategy: Obtain advanced degrees like MBA or Executive Leadership certificates.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 24 Mar. 2024
Educational Impact: CPAs with advanced degrees or additional certifications, such as an MBA, often see substantial salary increases.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024
José was a fertility doctor Both of Pedro’s parents were highly educated and held advanced degrees.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
Many study and practice for years before testing and many hold advanced degrees in the field.
—Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2024
This sanctification was a crucial step in including medicine as its own advanced degree program at the first universities that were established around 1200 in Europe.
—Meg Leja, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Nov. 2023
Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
Part of the problem is there’s a dearth of nurses with advanced degrees, particularly on the doctoral level, which many schools require or prefer in order to be considered for employment.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 5 Oct. 2023
As more women enter professions requiring advanced degrees and training, childbearing has shifted to later in life, which usually means smaller families, even with fertility treatments becoming more available.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2024
Pivot Strategy: Obtain advanced degrees like MBA or Executive Leadership certificates.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 24 Mar. 2024
Educational Impact: CPAs with advanced degrees or additional certifications, such as an MBA, often see substantial salary increases.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024
José was a fertility doctor Both of Pedro’s parents were highly educated and held advanced degrees.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
Many study and practice for years before testing and many hold advanced degrees in the field.
—Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2024
This sanctification was a crucial step in including medicine as its own advanced degree program at the first universities that were established around 1200 in Europe.
—Meg Leja, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1856, in the meaning defined above
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“Advanced degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advanced%20degree. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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