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Pathway to Graduate School

September 17th, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

CSU East Bay

VBT 137 and via Zoom

Learn about CSUEB Graduate Programs, Graduate School Admissions,

Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid

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11:00 AM – 11:25 AM

Presentation

Is Graduate School Right for You?/ Value of Graduate Degrees

Office of Graduate Studies

Kevin Brown

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11:30 AM – 11:55 AM

Presentation

How to Apply to Graduate School

Office of Graduate Admissions

Jasmin Magallanes

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12:00 PM - 12:25 PM

Presentation

Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid

Office of Financial Aid

Sonia Jethani

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12:30 PM - 12:55 PM

Presentation

Writing your Personal Statement

Office of Career Empowerment

Clark Boothby

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Is Graduate School Right For You?�California State University, East Bay � Graduate Programs of Choice

Kevin Brown, Ph.D.

Faculty Director of Graduate Studies

Office of Graduate Studies

California State University, East Bay

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  • Job Opportunities
    • Some positions require a graduate degree
  • Career Advancement
    • Bachelor has become entry-level degree
    • Higher-level positions and decision-making power require education beyond undergraduate
  • Career Change
    • New discipline or specialization within existing discipline

Why Go to Graduate School?

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  • Some positions require a Master’s degree
    • Education Administrators (ex. Principal)
    • Statisticians/Mathematicians
    • Epidemiologists
    • Counselors (Most types)
    • Social Workers (Mental Health and Healthcare)
    • Librarians
    • Physician’s Assistants and Nurse Practitioners
    • Speech Language Pathologists
    • Genetic Counselors

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/emp/tables/occupational-projections-and-characteristics.htm

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  • Job Opportunities
    • Some positions require a graduate degree
  • Career Advancement
    • Bachelor has become entry-level degree
    • Higher-level positions and decision-making power require education beyond undergraduate
  • Career Change
    • New discipline or specialization within existing discipline

Why Go to Graduate School?

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  • Job Opportunities
    • Some positions require a graduate degree
  • Career Advancement
    • Bachelor has become entry-level degree
    • Higher-level positions and decision-making power require education beyond undergraduate
  • Career Change
    • New discipline or specialization within existing discipline

Why Go to Graduate School?

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  • Increase Income and Earning Potential
    • Median annual earnings in 2024 for those who hold master’s degree was more than $12,000 per year higher than for those with bachelor’s degrees
    • Those with advanced professional degrees earn $22,000 per year more than BA/BS
    • Those with graduate degrees also less likely to be unemployed

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Why Go to Graduate School?

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https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2024/data-on-display/education-pays.htm

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Why Go to Graduate School?

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Source: Quartz.com. https://qz.com/347927/graduate-school-salary-increase/

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NACE Salary Survey: Winter 2022, https://careers.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NACE-Salary-Survey_Winter-2022.pdf.

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NACE Salary Survey: Winter 2022, https://careers.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NACE-Salary-Survey_Winter-2022.pdf.

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https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2024/projected-job-openings-by-educational-requirements.htm

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    • Because you want to
      • Opportunity to learn about things that interest you most!
    • Research opportunities
      • Access to advanced equipment and tools
        • Research Equipment
    • Upgrade your education
      • If it has been a while since you completed your undergrad degree
    • Employer incentives

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Why Shouldn’t You Go to Graduate School?

    • Not sure if job you want requires graduate degree
      • Contact Career Empowerment, graduate coordinators, potential employers
    • Can’t find a job
      • First determine reason, perhaps internship or freelance work would be more helpful
    • Haven’t done cost-benefit analysis
      • Look at cost to obtain degree (tuition, opportunity cost, time)

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    • Easier than getting a job
      • Professional student?
    • Haven’t clearly identified reason to go
      • Make an informed choice based on your goals

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Why Shouldn’t You Go to Graduate School?

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Choosing Cal State East Bay ��Personal, Professional, Achievable

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Personal

  • Wide variety of programs

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  • Late afternoon, evening, weekend classes

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  • Hybrid and online instruction

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  • Courses in many programs meet one night per week

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  • Small class sizes

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Professional

  • Ph.D. Full-Time Faculty

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  • Outstanding Practitioner Faculty

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  • Regionally Accredited University
  • Professional accreditations

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Achievable

  • Master’s Degrees: $9,113

(FT for academic year)

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  • Teacher Credentials: $8,560 (FT for academic year)

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  • Graduate Business Prof. Fee:

$285 per unit (MBA, MS BA)

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  • Doctorate Fee: $14,045 (academic year, 3-year program)

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  • Most Programs Can Be Completed in 2 Years or Less
  • Affordable Costs
  • Fees subject to change

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Online Masters Programs

  • MS Curriculum and Instruction
  • MS Early Childhood Education
  • MS Reading and Literacy
  • MS Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism
  • MS Special Education

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  • MBA Global Innovators*
  • MS Elearning*
  • MS Educational Leadership*

* Offered through self-support

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Achievable

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Office of Graduate Studies

  • https://www.csueastbay.edu/graduate-studies/
  • Provides resources and guidance for prospective and current graduate students

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California State University, East Bay�� �Your Best Choice for Graduate Education

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Pathway to Graduate School

September 17th, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

CSU East Bay

VBT 137 and via Zoom

Learn about CSUEB Graduate Programs, Graduate School Admissions,

Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid

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​

​

11:00 AM – 11:25 AM

Presentation

Is Graduate School Right for You?/ Value of Graduate Degrees

Office of Graduate Studies

Kevin Brown

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11:30 AM – 11:55 AM

Presentation

How to Apply to Graduate School

Office of Graduate Admissions

Jasmin Magallanes

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12:00 PM - 12:25 PM

Presentation

Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid

Office of Financial Aid

Sonia Jethani

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12:30 PM - 12:55 PM

Presentation

Writing your Personal Statement

Office of Career Empowerment

Clark Boothby

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