A doctoral degree often provides opportunities for a higher salary. Graduates of doctoral degree programs generally find steadier work than those with less advanced degrees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only about 1.6 percent of doctoral degree holders were unemployed.1 Additionally, those students who earn their professional doctoral degrees often advance within their fields. Many jobs that require doctorate degrees stay open because of the lack of qualified people to fill them.
In addition to overall work stability and higher pay, earning a doctoral degree can be relatively inexpensive. Some employers will pay down costs of doctoral programs to employ qualified people. There is also financial aid available to qualifying doctoral learners. Some learners are able to fund their research with grants and through other means, allowing them to focus primarily on their coursework.
If you are ready to enroll in a doctoral degree program, consider the wide range of options at Grand Canyon University. Our degree programs, most of which are available fully online, are designed to guide working professionals to achieve mastery in their field. To learn more about programs like our EdD in Organizational Leadership and its many emphases such as behavioral health and higher education leadership, visit the College of Doctoral Studies or click on the Request Info button on this page.
1 https://www.bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm