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Is graduate school worth it?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Coyle Sep 27, 2011. 24 Replies

I recently graduated from Penn State University with a bachelors in LA.  Now I am trying to figure out if it will be worth going to graduate school to get my masters.  I'm not sure if it will…Continue

 

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Michael Coyle replied to Gillian Hutchison's discussion 'I need computer advice!'
"From my experience the world of landscape arch. is dependent on a PC operating system... Mac's are great for Adobe CS but otherwise PC will make your life easier.  PC's tend to be cheaper as well, but you will loose the sleek Mac…"
Oct 6, 2012
henry cohen left a comment for Michael Coyle
"Micheal, I worked at Kirshners, the plat depot(out of business) and one other place on 413 whose name I forget."
Oct 7, 2011
henry cohen left a comment for Michael Coyle
"Michael, I should have written a bit sooner. We have some things in common. I've worked in the Newtown area and I have cousins who live in thew same development that you do. I think. Any way. Take a look at The City College of New York's…"
Sep 27, 2011
Michael Coyle replied to Michael Coyle's discussion 'Is graduate school worth it?'
"I want to thank everyone who shared their views on graduate school and beyond.  It is amazing to see how some answers are very similar while other people had a completely different experience.  At this point after weighing some of the…"
Sep 27, 2011
Matt Sprouse replied to Michael Coyle's discussion 'Is graduate school worth it?'
"5th year BLA's often do a large exit project which is called a thesis in some schools.  I would be careful to compare it to a graduate school thesis that is rigorously reviewed by a committee and then becomes a published document by the…"
Sep 27, 2011
Sami Bronowski replied to Michael Coyle's discussion 'Is graduate school worth it?'
"was just reading some of these responses and saw that you stressed the 5 year BLA. that is what i will be graduating with come may, however, we ARE doing a thesis. i understand it may not be quite as in depth as a master's thesis, but i am not…"
Sep 27, 2011
James Willeford replied to Michael Coyle's discussion 'Is graduate school worth it?'
"If you're looking to go back for an MLA just to get a better job, I would agree with others that it would not be worth it.  The amount you would spend does not add up to what you will make.  Also, going to a different program might…"
Sep 27, 2011
Heather Smith replied to Michael Coyle's discussion 'Is graduate school worth it?'
"I toy with the idea of an MBA...but the idea of the loans. :P"
Sep 26, 2011
Barbara Brem replied to Michael Coyle's discussion 'Is graduate school worth it?'
"I agree with you & Roland: if there is a particular area of interest that you a 'dying to research / explore' then by all means go with the MLA. But if it is only to continue in school to gain 'more knowledge' then I do…"
Sep 25, 2011
Matt Sprouse replied to Michael Coyle's discussion 'Is graduate school worth it?'
"The only real reason to get an MLA after a BLA is to teach.  Even then, most universities are requiring PhD's for tenure track positions.  MLA used to be our terminal degree.  I have a BSLA and and MLA.  If you decide to get…"
Sep 24, 2011
Cara McConnell replied to Michael Coyle's discussion 'Is graduate school worth it?'
"Short answer: NO! However, it depends on your bachelor's degree. If it was landscape architecture, then why in the world are you doing MLA? Maybe you've smoked one too many weed back in college. Graduate school is okay as long as its…"
Sep 24, 2011
Jordan Lockman replied to Michael Coyle's discussion 'Is graduate school worth it?'
"This question has been asked and discussed multiple times and it sounds like the only way that a person with a BLA should go to grad school is for teaching or to try a different major. If you already have a job it really does not make sense to…"
Sep 21, 2011
Sherry Alexander replied to Michael Coyle's discussion 'Is graduate school worth it?'
"I agree with the person who wrote that you should consider a graduate degree in another, perhaps related field. I have a BSc in Business, and MLA in Landscape Architecture. I'm very happy that I got both degrees.   If you have to quit…"
Sep 19, 2011
Jason T. Radice replied to Michael Coyle's discussion 'Is graduate school worth it?'
"LOL....you're right!     From all the reading, that is!"
Sep 19, 2011
Andrew Garulay, RLA replied to Michael Coyle's discussion 'Is graduate school worth it?'
""autodidactic"  .... YOU'LL GO BLIND!"
Sep 18, 2011
Jason T. Radice replied to Michael Coyle's discussion 'Is graduate school worth it?'
"Nothing more than a part-time interest. And its soooo boring.   Still want to get an MSLA...but on my terms, and what I want to study. I'm thinking about other degrees, an MBA for one, or possibly a psychology/human behavior degree. I…"
Sep 18, 2011

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At 5:49am on October 7, 2011, henry cohen said…

Micheal,

I worked at Kirshners, the plat depot(out of business) and one other place on 413 whose name I forget.

At 4:17pm on September 27, 2011, henry cohen said…

Michael, I should have written a bit sooner. We have some things in common. I've worked in the Newtown area and I have cousins who live in thew same development that you do. I think.

Any way. Take a look at The City College of New York's web site and go to the Spitzer School of Architecture. There is a one year program, it's new, in Sustainability. If you could find some way to establish residency in New York, your tuition will be much less then most other schools.

Did you Mike Ruane at Penn State?

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