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Year: 2016
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Relevance
Graduate education is a significant component of MASGC’s annual budget. Graduates go on to land jobs in academia, industry and environmental non-profit organizations.
Response
During the 2016-2017 reporting period, two Ph.D. degrees and three master's degrees were awarded. Based on literature values, the value of a master's degree is valued at $584,881 and a Ph.D. is valued at $1,315,982 over the course of a 30-year career.
Results
The economic impact of graduate education was $4,386,607. This value is based on a 30-year career and therefore will only be reported one time.
Recap
MASGC support for graduate education is valued at $4,386,607. (2016)