Day: April 18, 2010

9.3 years and $23,000

Everyone considering entering graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in Humanities ought to read the article that appeared in today’s NYTimes Education Life supplement.  It now takes, on average, 9.3 years to complete a Ph.D. in the Humanities.  The average new Ph.D. is 35 years old and owes $23,000 in student loans.  I always try…Continue Reading 9.3 years and $23,000