Is 32 too old to graduate from grad school? Is it worth it?

[Anonymous]

It is fine. But only go to grad school, at any age, if you have a solid financial plan for how you will pay for it and earn enough money to live on for the rest of your life.

Sincerely,

A Poetry Major

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is fine. But only go to grad school, at any age, if you have a solid financial plan for how you will pay for it and earn enough money to live on for the rest of your life.

Sincerely,

A Poetry Major

Bingo. Only go to grad school for a Plan B, to get yourself into a better career path with better career options. Don't go to grad school to cement yourself into bullshit Beltway careers that will only keep you on the hamster wheel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A doctorate in what, exactly? If it is any kind of liberal arts degree, then NO NO NO do not do it.

You should be more concerned about the career prospects of graduates than how old you'll be when you graduate.

A degree in Pharmacy.

[Anonymous]

Go for it! Absolutely not too old.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A doctorate in what, exactly? If it is any kind of liberal arts degree, then NO NO NO do not do it.

You should be more concerned about the career prospects of graduates than how old you'll be when you graduate.

A degree in Pharmacy.

A pharmD doesn't require 6 years...a PhD in Pharmacology is not worth it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I graduated from grad school at age 51. You are never too old. If this is something you want, go for it, OP.

I'll be graduating at 59 with my second masters (related to current career) so OP, I second that its never too late.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I finished my Ph.D. at age 36. 32 is absolutely not too old.

Same here. Started when I was 30. Had a baby while in the program, took a 1 yr leave of absence, and finished before he turned two. I'm so glad I just decided to go for it. It was worth it, absolutely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A doctorate in what, exactly? If it is any kind of liberal arts degree, then NO NO NO do not do it.

You should be more concerned about the career prospects of graduates than how old you'll be when you graduate.

A degree in Pharmacy.

A pharmD doesn't require 6 years...a PhD in Pharmacology is not worth it.

A Pharm D does require 6 - 8 years. It's 2-4 years ( some schools only require an associates) and then four years of graduate school. It used to be a bachelor's of pharmacy but was changed a few years back. I know plenty of pharmacists and they make a great living. It is well worth it!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A doctorate in what, exactly? If it is any kind of liberal arts degree, then NO NO NO do not do it.

You should be more concerned about the career prospects of graduates than how old you'll be when you graduate.

A degree in Pharmacy.

A pharmD doesn't require 6 years...a PhD in Pharmacology is not worth it.

A Pharm D does require 6 - 8 years. It's 2-4 years ( some schools only require an associates) and then four years of graduate school. It used to be a bachelor's of pharmacy but was changed a few years back. I know plenty of pharmacists and they make a great living. It is well worth it!

F.Y.I - A PhD in Pharmacology and a Doctorate of Pharmacy are two different things.

You have no clue what you are even talking about.

[Anonymous]

Absolutely not too old. Many programs prefer applicants to be a little older - the work experience they get between college and grad school can be so valuable for class discussions and group projects. I went to business school, and the sole 23-year-old in our group had almost nothing to contribute when we talked about subjects that draw on work experience.

I decided against going into medicine in part because I wanted a "normal" life. I didn't want to spend my child-bearing years in school and residency, missing out on opportunities to have a family. Ironically, I never married and didn't have a kid until 36. I totally could have gone the doctor route and not missed a thing. I regret it sometimes!

and you never know, maybe you'll meet a good guy in/through grad school. or you'll be busy enough that you wont' dwell on not meeting someone yet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In 5 years, you will be 32 no matter what. You might as well be 32 with a PhD.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely not too old. Many programs prefer applicants to be a little older - the work experience they get between college and grad school can be so valuable for class discussions and group projects. I went to business school, and the sole 23-year-old in our group had almost nothing to contribute when we talked about subjects that draw on work experience.

I decided against going into medicine in part because I wanted a "normal" life. I didn't want to spend my child-bearing years in school and residency, missing out on opportunities to have a family. Ironically, I never married and didn't have a kid until 36. I totally could have gone the doctor route and not missed a thing. I regret it sometimes!

and you never know, maybe you'll meet a good guy in/through grad school. or you'll be busy enough that you wont' dwell on not meeting someone yet.

Thank you! I am not in any rush to find a guy. I was describing the ideal vision we all have for our future. Most often, it does not work the way we planned!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely not too old. Many programs prefer applicants to be a little older - the work experience they get between college and grad school can be so valuable for class discussions and group projects. I went to business school, and the sole 23-year-old in our group had almost nothing to contribute when we talked about subjects that draw on work experience.

B-school is sort of a special case. Many MBA programs won't even take you without work experience, so the average age in most programs is around 28.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyway, I really want this career but I always envisioned a husband and baby by 32 and I don't want to still be in school if that happens. I guess my own fears are prohibiting me from going for it.

I encourage you to have a husband and baby, if possible, even if you're still in school!

[Anonymous]

My husband finished his umpteenth doctorate at 39 years old.
He gets bored after a few years in a certain field, and every time he switches, he has to get a few more degrees. The salary goes up a little, but obviously he doesn't do it for the money.