{"id":90433,"date":"2018-09-10T23:01:29","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T03:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=90433"},"modified":"2025-06-17T14:36:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T18:36:03","slug":"thinking-grad-school-get-answers-grad-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/thinking-grad-school-get-answers-grad-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking of Grad School? Get Some Answers at Grad Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about getting a master\u2019s degree or a doctoral degree? Come to UCF\u2019s annual Grad Fair from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12 in the Pegasus Ballroom at the Student Union.<\/p>\n<p>All colleges will be represented and you can chat one-on-one with representatives and get additional information. Choosing to pursue a graduate education is one of the biggest decisions an individual will make. It\u2019s an investment both in terms of time and money. For some professions, getting a graduate degree is necessary. Even when it is not required, it can set a candidate apart.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also monetary reasons to pursue a master\u2019s or doctoral degree. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 7.4 percent of the population ages 18 and older hold a master\u2019s degree while 1.5 percent have earned a doctorate. Those with advanced degrees earn about $17,000 more than those with a bachelor\u2019s degree on average according to the most recent Census reports available.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the reason you choose a graduate education, the first step is being informed about your options. Grad Fair offers an open house-style event that is free and open to anyone interested in a doctoral, master\u2019s, specialist or certificate program at UCF.<\/p>\n<p>While not required, <a href=\"https:\/\/applynow.graduate.ucf.edu\/register\/GradFair2018\">pre-registration<\/a> for the Grad Fair is recommended.<\/p>\n<p>For more information: <a href=\"mailto:gradadmissions@ucf.edu?subject=Grad%20Fair\">gradadmissions@ucf.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Thinking about getting a master\u2019s degree or a doctoral degree? Come to UCF\u2019s annual Grad Fair from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12 in the Pegasus Ballroom at the Student Union. All colleges will be represented and you can chat one-on-one with representatives and get additional information. 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