advanced degree

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Nearly 40% of Americans with a bachelor’s now have an advanced degree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Less than a year later, as a college freshman in Texas, Zhong was hired by Google for a software engineering position that typically requires an advanced degree.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025

Wife Lauren, who was working on an advanced degree in occupational therapy, took on work as a nanny.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2023

That means for students from underrepresented groups who don't get into selective colleges, the chances of getting an advanced degree – which often paves the way to leadership positions – will be even lower.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2023

He received an advanced degree at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Greece.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler