Is a master’s degree worth it? A new survey of hiring managers casts doubt

Hiring managers aren’t convinced that master’s degree holders perform better than candidates with two years of work experience, but they are still willing to pay them more.

That’s according to a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. hiring managers conducted by Resume Genius. Fifty-two percent of respondents said the performance of those who earn the credential is the same as those with a bachelor’s degree plus two years of work experience. Another 10% believe it’s worse.

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