Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of postgraduate degrees. From student loan debt to delayed income, mental health strain, and the opportunity cost of time, they explore what you really give up when you go back to school — and how to decide if it’s truly worth it.
Main Topics
00:00 What are Postgraduate Degrees?
01:30 Running The Numbers Segment
03:00 Personal Experiences with Master’s Degrees
11:01 Evaluating the Worth of a Master's Degree
17:20 Perspectives on Postgraduate Education
26:44 Sacrifices and Personal Stories
27:33 The Burden of Student Loans
29:14 Questioning the Value of Post-Graduate Degrees
30:03 The Shift Towards Practical Skills and Entrepreneurship
33:53 Considering an MBA and Other Post-Graduate Degrees
41:52 20 Cents Segment
References for Statistics
https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2023/data-on-display/education-pays.htm
https://freopp.org/whitepapers/does-college-pay-off-a-comprehensive-return-on-investment-analysis/
https://www.educations.com/articles-and-advice/master-studies/masters-degree-salary-guide-2024
https://wallyboston.com/masters-degrees-no-value/
Co-Hosts
Lizzy is a strategist, alternative investments expert, and a founding partner of Pursuit Funds. Follow Lizzy: Instagram | TikTok
Lissa is a personal finance expert and content creator. Follow Lissa: YouTube | Instagram |TikTok | LinkedIn
Credits
► Produced by Lizzy Marie and Lissa Lumutenga
► Artwork by Lizzy Marie
► Music by Lissa Lumutenga, Net Net Podcast “Theme Song”
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