Master's Degree
- 2-3 years
- Courses + Thesis Project
- More attractive for industry/lab
- Minimum for academic instructor
- Limited opportunities to specialize
- Often limited graduate study funding
PhD (Doctorate Degree)
- 3-7 years
- Courses + Research + Dissertation
- Minimum for industry/lab research
- Minimum for Academic position
- Become expert in a particular research area
- Easier to obtain RA/TA support