Academic Type Programs
M.A. (Master of Arts) or M.S.(Master of Science) in a specific discipline or subject you've studied as an undergraduate. Typically to complete a Ph.D. (Doctorate Degree) extends two to four years beyond the Master's level, and also requires an original research project called the dissertation. This option is required to be a professor with future options for consulting and research.

Professional Type Programs

• M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration). More than 22 different specializations. Some two year programs are more quantitative than others.
• M.S.W. (Master of Social Work)
• M.F.A. (Master of Fine Arts)
• M.P.H. (Master of Public Health)
• M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)
• J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence)

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying
Here are some suggested questions to consider as you evaluate your readiness to pursue additional graduate or professional school options:

• Do you have clearly defined career goals that require an advanced degree for entry into the profession?
• Can you articulate your academic and professional reasons for going to graduate school?
• Does your undergraduate record reflect you ability to do graduate level work?
• Are you willing to incur the debt and delay earnings that continuing your education will involve?
• Are you emotionally ready for one to three more years of academic work at a much more rigorous level than your undergraduate experience?