Postgraduate

Postgraduate degrees are also often simply called “graduate degrees,” a term used to describe master’s, professional, and doctoral degrees. According to information from the US Census Bureau, the number of people with postgraduate degrees has more than doubled since 2000, with more than 21 million Americans having a master's degree, and another 4.5 million or more having a doctoral degree . Getting a postgraduate degree may open new career opportunities or increase your earning potential. To help you make the best decision based on your goals and interests, we’ve gathered some key information.