7 Master's Degrees With Big Earning Potential

By siliconindia  |   Friday, 02 May 2014, 00:25 IST
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BANGALORE: Thousands of new college grads enter the workforce every year, but with unemployment on the rise and slowdown in the job market many will put off the job search process and pursue wrong graduate degrees. With this in mind here are a few master’s degrees that would provide the best long-term opportunities, based on salary and employment outlook. If you’re eager to take a note, here is a list of 10 best master’s degrees to land on your dream job, as listed by Forbes.



Physician Assistant Studies: Physician assistants are the medical professionals who provide diagnostic and preventative health care services under the supervision of doctors. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.



“Both an aging population and health care reform are contributing to a higher demand for health care services,” said Katie Bardaro, Payscale’s lead economist.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physician assistants is projected to grow 38 percent by 2022. The increased demand for healthcare services will continue to grow because of the aging population and widespread chronic diseases. Combined with a shortage of physicians this will result in increased demand for healthcare providers, such as physician assistants.
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