advanced degree
noun
: a university degree (such as a master's or doctor's degree) higher than a bachelor's
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For the most part, students were well into their careers: seeking advancement through advanced degrees while working full time and raising families.
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Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
But those high-earners usually have advanced degrees and valuable skills or abilities.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 June 2025
So, who should be footing the bill for these advanced degrees: the government and taxpayers, corporations, or the individual?
—Leadership Brainery, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Many of the jobs require advanced degrees, and new hires often need years of on-the-job training.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
But those high-earners usually have advanced degrees and valuable skills or abilities.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 June 2025
So, who should be footing the bill for these advanced degrees: the government and taxpayers, corporations, or the individual?
—Leadership Brainery, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Many of the jobs require advanced degrees, and new hires often need years of on-the-job training.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for advanced degree
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“Advanced degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advanced%20degree. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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