How important is a masters degree in the graphic design field?
A master’s degree will most likely not advance your career as a graphic/web designer, nor ensure that you find a better job. At this time, work experience would expand your overall skills faster than a degree. The general push you feel about obtaining a masters degree is very strong in business, finance, human resources, etc. It isn’t in the arts, at least not today. I do forsee it becoming greater in the future, but that is just one prediction of mine. However, if you have any interest in teaching, a masters degree is a must. My advice to you is to follow your gut. If you want to go to grad school, GO! Pursuing a masters degree is a personal decision and not everybody pursues one for career reasons. I would like to use myself for an example. I am currently enrolled in an evening program working towards my masters. It’s not to find a better job or get a promotion. I really believe in education and am always looking for ways to improve myself, and had the dream of someday getting my mas
