An advanced degree will...

     4 allow me to to do the kinds of research I’m interested in

     4 make me more marketable and promotable

     4 provide me with additional career flexibility

     4 enable me to master a specialized field

     4 let me take advantage of my employer's tuition assistance benefits

     4 allow me to indulge my intellectual curiosity

     4 provide me with the credentials and background I need to teach