Ph.Ds in IT - Good or Bad for a Career?

Posted by Cliff on Tuesday August 19, 2003 @02:51AM from the is-the-extra-education-worth-it dept.

LordNimon asks: "I'm thinking about getting my Ph.D. (I currently have a Master's) in computer engineering. I've heard all sorts of stories about Ph.Ds being less likely to find a job than their less-educated counterparts, but not a lot of credible evidence. So, I was hoping to hear from Slashdot readers on their experience. Do you think getting a Ph.D. in CompSci or CompEng will improve or worsen my career outlook in the industry? Has anyone witnessed someone being turned down for a job because he had too much education? If you're a hiring manager, what is your opinion on someone who has a Ph.D. and is otherwise already qualified for the position?"

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Degrees? by Nick+of+NSTime · 2003-08-19 02:52 · Score: 5, Funny

"Carl and I have our Master's, but Homer just showed up when the plant opened."
1. Re:Degrees? by Anonymous Coward · 2003-08-19 04:22 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  Associates degrees, or at most, bachelor's degrees are for job-related fields.
  
  You can always spot the DeVry graduates....
Re:Too much is better than too little by heneon · 2003-08-19 03:36 · Score: 5, Funny

A BS and 5 years' experience will take you farther than a PhD and no experience.
Yeah and from my experience, 1 year of experience and 5 years of BS doesnt take you very far :P