VIRTUAL DALLAS SACC
ADVANCED EDUCATION
Graduating with a bachelor’s degree (especially from a Service Academy) is an accomplishment worthy of celebrating. It’s a milestone that many believe officially launches you into your professional career. But what if finishing your undergraduate studies only marked the beginning of your education and professional development? Whether you are seeking to specialize or are exploring the next path your career may take, graduate school offers exciting opportunities to do both. BECOME AN EXPERT: In many career fields, earning your master’s degree enhances your credibility as an expert within your field. It can make the difference between securing an entry level-position and assuming positions of higher responsibility and increased leadership. INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE: A master’s degree is an investment in your financial future. Employees holding master’s degrees typically earn an additional $10,000 per year when compared to employees holding a bachelor’s degree. The additional income over the course of your career could provide more savings, early retirement, or financial security during an emergency. Working toward your master’s degree does not require that you remove yourself from the workforce. Many programs are specifically tailored to the working professional, and many employers will reimburse their employees to continue their education. In addition, many colleges and universities will support your pursuit of a master’s degree through teaching or research assistantships. Selecting the right graduate program can be challenging. It is important to find an educational program that meets your career goals and matches your lifestyle. This requires a careful consideration of your career goals and an examination of your personal motivation for pursing a graduate degree. These prestigious universities participating in SACC are here to help you do exactly that. They will connect with you and share information about traditional, online and hybrid programs. Many have programs designed to assist Veterans as they pursue graduate degrees. Please take a few moments to review these program descriptions, check their websites and plan on speaking with their representatives during SACC.