Higher Education vs. Professional Opportunities: The Value of Ph.D. Studies

Background: The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is a doctoral research degree that represents the highest level of academic qualification awarded by universities. It is expected that professionals holding a Ph.D. degree can target higher-paying jobs. However, little is known about the real correlation...

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Published in:	Education Sciences
Main Authors:	Ana Isabel Fraguas-Sánchez, Dolores R. Serrano, M. Ángeles Medina Sánchez, Elena González-Burgos
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Subjects:	Ph.D. graduates employment university soft skills career prospects
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/13/9/909

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