advanced degree

noun

1. an academic degree conferred for completion of requirements beyond the undergraduate college level, as M.S. or Ph.D.

Word History and Origins

Origin of advanced degree¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

In the first round, people using VAMS mostly had advanced degrees.

From MIT Technology Review

Those 65 and older vote at rates roughly 50% higher than those 18 to 29, and advanced degree holders up to nearly three times as often as those without a high school diploma.

From MIT Technology Review

Still, the three-month closure was difficult for grad students dependent upon their research for an advanced degree.

From MIT Technology Review

He headed to Berklee College of Music for an advanced degree, writing a thesis on how to design a music-based nonprofit in India.

From Ozy

Electrical engineers with advanced degrees designed that system.

From Science News For Students

In 2000, half of high school seniors wanted to pursue an advanced degree, a percentage that has doubled since 1970.

From The Daily Beast

And for those with college or an advanced degree, the ratio is about 4.4.

From The Daily Beast

In an economy where everyone is overqualified, having an advanced degree is virtually worthless.

From The Daily Beast

John, who holds an advanced degree in medical anthropology, is now working in Antigua as a database programmer.

From The Daily Beast

If your husband is a professional man and you have married early, he may still be working for an advanced degree.

From Project Gutenberg

This clinical form represents the most advanced degree attained by the disease; it might be called the tic's apogee.

From Project Gutenberg

An additional two to four years of study and research were required for the awarding of an advanced degree.

From Project Gutenberg

The eggs which have been incubated to an advanced degree are as eagerly devoured as those quite fresh.

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I had heard that Cleary was sensitive about having no advanced degree.

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