In most academic disciplines, the most advanced degree one can earn is a doctorate. Doctorate degree-holders are typically regarded as authorities in their fields, and many note that a major reason ...

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Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

Celebrities are occasionally awarded honorary doctorates at college graduations. Some celebrities hold more than one honorary doctorate from prestigious universities. Taylor Swift will be awarded an ...

Doctor of Philosophy, PhD concept. Graduate student holding grad cap in gown suit finish from school in commencement ceremony. Study weighs benefits of the doctoral degree as more faculty jobs require ...

After being criticized in an opinion piece for using the title "Dr." (she earned an Ed.D.) the future first lady responded on Twitter, "Together, we will build a world where the accomplishments of our ...

Cecilia is a freelance writer, content marketing strategist and author covering education, technology and energy. She is a current contributor to the Forbes Advisor education vertical and holds a ...

Master P is a rapper, producer, actor, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, but he can now add one more qualifier to his title: Doctor. In order to recognize all of Master P’s accomplishments, ...

The Drexel University JD/PhD program in Law and Clinical Psychology is a cross-disciplinary course of study that combines the juris doctorate (JD) degree offered by the Thomas R. Kline School of Law ...

Tom Petty will soon become a doctor. The late rock legend is set to receive a posthumous Doctor of Music degree from the University of Florida (UF) in his hometown of Gainesville, Florida on May 4.

Usher Raymond and Roberta Flack are being formally recognized as the masters of music they’ve long been. Per an announcement from the Berklee College of Music, the legends will receive honorary ...

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