advanced degree

noun

Definition of advanced degree

: a university degree (such as a master's or doctor's degree) higher than a bachelor's

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Like some sort of female Lorax with an advanced degree. — Katie Reilly, Time, "'Be Your Own Cheerleader.' Mindy Kaling Gives Dartmouth Graduates Advice on Delusion, Dating and Success," 11 June 2018 Only 54 percent of adults in Northeast Ohio hold a post-secondary credential, which the report defines as anything from a certificate for a trade or other occupation to an advanced degree. — Olivera Perkins, cleveland.com, "In-demand jobs go unfilled because workers lack skills: Team NEO report," 7 May 2018 The university also held a morning ceremony, conferring 1,018 graduate and advanced degrees. — Evan Allen, BostonGlobe.com, "Elizabeth Warren tells Lesley graduates to speak out and fight for their dreams," 19 May 2018 An example: Someone who is working toward an advanced degree will have to prioritize their studies over friends or family who may need their time. — Anne Roderique-jones, SELF, "Am I a Selfish Person? I Set Out to Find Out," 8 July 2018 While women without college degrees have always been highly likely to have a child, women with college or advanced degrees had been less so, until recent years. — New York Times, "The U.S. Fertility Rate Is Down, Yet More Women Are Mothers," 18 Jan. 2018 Tuggle is a graduate of Coppin State University and holds advanced degrees from the Johns Hopkins University. — Kevin Rector, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore mayor places police chief De Sousa on paid leave after federal tax charges," 11 May 2018 Great numbers with advanced degrees and a real presence in cinema. — Taffy Brodesser-akner, New York Times, "Antonio Banderas Doesn’t Think You’ll Remember Him. Not Yet.," 18 Apr. 2018 The Urban Institute found that advanced degree students borrowed an average of $18,210 in 2015 -- about triple what undergraduates borrowed that academic year. — CBS News, "Why the robust economy doesn't reflect the reality for many Americans," 16 June 2018

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