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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering recently announced that students can now pursue a new type of doctoral degree in the ...

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.

Hip-hop icon and business mogul Master P received an honorary doctorate in human letters from Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University this weekend. He participated in the outdoor ceremony Sunday with over ...