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Introduction:

I. There are many benefits that can be obtained from receiving a post-graduate degree.

II. Amazingly, over a million people entered graduate programs in the United States last year.

III. I am currently researching possible graduate programs and plan to submit my application for admission this fall.

IV. Must have a statement that relates to the audience.

V. The three benefits of attending graduate school that will be discussed today are to increase salaries, better job opportunities and advanced field knowledge.

Body:

I. Those who hold advanced degrees have the advantage when competing for jobs at research facilities, academic institutions, high technology companies, and jobs that require state licensing.

A. The 2001 Kaplan Newsweek’s Graduate School Admission Advisor book states that people who directly treat or counsel, such as social workers, psychologists and therapists, generally need graduate education to meet national and state licensing requirements.

1. The field of computer science, as well as many others, is continuously changing and growing thus facilitating the need for higher education.

a. Computer scientists are enjoying a real boom in the current job market as employers are seeking workers with greater technical skills.

b. Must have a point here.

2. The advisor book also states that the time spent to obtain an advanced degree is clearly visible when applying for a position.

B. Many university degrees provide only basic knowledge, which leaves potential employees at a disadvantage in comparison to those with advanced degrees.

1. An advanced degree is a must in order to be considered for many positions.

2. Must have a point here

Transition: Not only will a graduate degree provide the advantage of better job opportunities; it will also result in an increase in salary.

II. According to the article “ Why go to graduate school?” cited on the Yahoo home page, Americans with a graduate degree earn an average of 35 – 50% more than those with only a bachelor’s degree.

A. The average annual income for someone with a bachelor’s degree is $28,000 whereas the annual income with a Master’s degree is $35,000.

1. Specifically, the annual earnings for a social worker with a bachelor’s degree is $10,000 more than positions held by a person with only a bachelor’s degree.

2. Reported annual salaries of political science majors with a master’s degree can be up to $18,000 higher.

B. Having an advanced degree makes a major difference in a career’s financial worth.

1. Over the course of a career, a master’s degree is worth an estimated $248,000 more than a bachelor’s degree.

2. A doctorate is worth an amazing $474,000 more than a master’s degree, totaling an amazing $722,000 more than a bachelor’s degree.

Transition: Many of us are aware of the monetary advantages of higher education, but we must also consider the advantage of increased knowledge and learning experiences.

III. Many people feel extremely compassionate and are involved in their careers.

A. Love for our career facilitates the need for higher learning.

1. If you are active and involved in your chosen career it is necessary to be aware of the most recent advancements and improvements of that field.

2. Logic tends to show that if we are truly interested in what we are doing that we would want to know as much as possible.

B. According to a personal interview conducted with a ULL student, Courtney Mosses states that “going to graduate school made her a better person as it opened her eyes to a whole new world of political science that she was unaware of.”

Conclusion:

I. From the points discussed I hope that you have realized that graduate school offers many advantages.

II. The many advantages of attending graduate school that we have discussed today were: 1) increased salaries, 2) better job opportunities, and 3) increased knowledge in your field.