Is it worth it to pursue a data science MS from a top university like Harvard, Stanford, or MIT in the next couple of years?

I’m at about $200K total comp with a path to promotion in a year in an advanced analytics role, but I’d like more depth, feel limited by the types of projects we do, and miss learning

Wondering though how the field and outcomes of the degree might be impacted by AI

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To be honest even getting a degree seems to add no value. If I was you I would stick with my job cause the competition right now in the job market is brutal.

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You also need to factor in opportunity cost for those years of experience and the debt of a grad degree

Syracuse bud I’m feeling for you. I’m no stranger to student debt and I appreciate your caution and the reminder of how intense and critical life gets when you take on that kind of burden

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Right M1… I’d want to save up and avoid taking on loans or at least very much in loans

Undergrad cost me a lot and that’s certainly set me back financially from my peers

Financially it can’t make sense in the near term but wondering if a top 10 type school on the resume and more depth of knowledge would ultimately open more doors for my career long term

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