master's degree
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Despite having an undergraduate and a master's degree, Sophie said she had applied for 300 jobs in the past year with just one interview and no success.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
A master’s degree isn’t the job guarantee it used to be.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
She holds a master’s degree in public health.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
New data show that getting a master’s degree isn’t the guarantee it used to be.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
“It’s definitely more complicated, given the cultural scripts we’ve all grown up with,” said Woolner, who has a master’s degree in counseling and radiates a thoughtful sincerity.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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