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[quote=Freeman]I'm a big proponent of education, and I think it would probably be worth it. If you can get the company you work for to pay for at least a decent chunk of it, then there's really no financial reason not to pursue it.(My company picked up the cost of my Masters, so I'd have been foolish not to take advantage of it) If you don't have any kind of help with tuition, then it becomes a tougher choice that depends much more on your particular field of work as well as the cost of the program. In general, relevant and higher degrees are always better looking on a resume(Yes, there can be overkill, but not likely at the Masters level) and may give you a leg up on the competition if all other aspects are equal(Experience in particular) I look at it this way: Earning your Masters degree won't hurt beyond the cost of tuition and time, but it may help your career in the long run. If you think the cost is worth it, either for future benefit or just personal satisfaction, then go for it.

Edit: I got my Masters in Computer Science from GMU, and I think it was worth it just to increase my marketability. I had the experience as well, but every little bit helps, particularly when it comes to getting the attention of potential employers. There are several other good programs from the area schools, so I would go with the one that is the best fit for you personally.[/quote]

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