Is a Master's in Graphic Design worth the time and money? What if my work covers 40 to 60% of the cost?

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Unless you want to teach in college. Otherwise, no.

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An even worse value prop; spend $$$ for a masters then lose money teaching


If u reallllllly love teaching find alternative means, and consider that within 10 years the US higher education model is going to implode.

I have a MFA in Graphic Design…. Does not matter unless you want to teach. Even then if you have incredible work and career you can leverage that for a teaching job.

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No.

I wouldn’t

Donating money

Nope

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