Is PhD worth it? How about Masters?

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WorkOrPhD?

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WorkOrPhD?
Aug 2, 2021 14 Comments

I am graduating from a top 20 CS schools in US in 2022. Currently I am interning at the Walmart Labs, I am sure I will get the return offer. With some luck, I may even get into FAANG through campus interviews.

However, I always thought I should do masters (or even PhD) for learning sake and to get higher paying jobs in future.

What would you software professionals advice? Should I start working, or continue my education after bachelor degree?

P.S.: I am a US citizen.

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  • New
    N034

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    N034
    If you donโ€™t need a visa, then skip it. Itโ€™s worthless.
    Aug 2, 2021 0
  • Google
    wUyR14

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    wUyR14
    Do you want to be a Research Scientist? It's 5% higher base than SWE on average, but requires a PhD.
    Aug 2, 2021 2
    • New
      99nanos

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      99nanos
      PhDs get promoted to director and VP more quickly. Thatโ€™s where the real $$$ is.

      Check your org chart. Half of the L8+ probably have PhDs.
      Aug 2, 2021
    • Google
      wUyR14

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      wUyR14
      PhDs usually work harder and are better at communications, so that's correlation not causation.
      Aug 2, 2021
  • Boeing
    Soviet๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ

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    Soviet๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ
    PhD is almost always doesn't worth it $$ wise when you consider the opportunity cost. If you can get a good job, get the good job. Get MS part time on the side and have your employer pay for it if they have reimbursement program.
    Aug 2, 2021 0
  • New
    99nanos

    New

    99nanos
    Donโ€™t do it (only) for the TC.

    Although over 20-30 years, PhDs do make more than bachelors/masters SWE. Initially youโ€™ll be paid ๐Ÿฅœ
    Aug 2, 2021 2
    • New
      r!xvk05

      New

      r!xvk05
      Where?
      Aug 2, 2021
    • New
      99nanos

      New

      99nanos
      FAANG, Fortune 500, WITCH, BATโ€ฆ hell, even government jobs
      Aug 3, 2021
  • New
    r!xvk05

    New

    r!xvk05
    Do PhD if the interest and patience is there, otherwise I think it's a waste
    Aug 2, 2021 0