Posts by Julia Conrad:

15 Best Creative Writing MFA Programs in 2025

Posted on: 15 Apr 2025

Whether you studied at a top creative writing university or are a high school dropout who will one day become a bestselling author, you may be considering an MFA in Creative Writing. But is a writing MFA genuinely worth the time and potential costs? How do you know which program will best nurture your writing? […]

The Best Data Science Master’s Programs – 2025

Posted on: 15 Feb 2025

“Who are you? You are data about data,” writes the author Kerry Howley. But who is behind the scenes and inside the cookies collecting all that data? Data scientists, one of the fastest growing professions in the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there will be 7,300 new data scientist positions each […]

24 Best Master’s in Psychology Programs in 2024

Posted on: 07 Jun 2024

It’s tempting to say that there has never been a better time to get a master’s in psychology. Last year, the US Surgeon General issued an advisory declaring loneliness a new epidemic. Meanwhile, the CDC’s research shows that mental health issues are increasing among adolescents. But there is a bright side—talking about mental health is […]

9 Best Online Master’s in Interior Design Programs

Posted on: 10 Sep 2023

Interior design dates back to Ancient Egypt, where thick rugs, ostentatious wall art, and the color terracotta were as much in demand as they are today. In fact, most cultures have customs for how to make an interior space both aesthetically and environmentally pleasing. The architecture of a building is in conversation with its surroundings–and […]

17 Best Master’s in Computer Science Programs for Non-CS Majors

Posted on: 01 Sep 2023

The rumors are true: the tech industry is back to booming, and one of the best ways to break into tech is through a Master’s in Computer Science, even without a CS undergrad. If you’re thinking about transitioning to programming or another computational career (and potentially a steady, six-figure salary) there are plenty of ways […]

Do You Need a Master’s to Get a PhD?

Posted on: 14 Aug 2023

Once you’ve decided that you want the glories that graduate school has to offer, the next question is: Master’s vs. PhD. And if you want a PhD, does that mean you need a Master’s first? Getting a PhD is the highest level of education possible. Once you finish, you get to be addressed as Dr. […]

Can I Get a Second Bachelor’s Degree? Is it a Good Idea?

Posted on: 10 Jul 2023

Do you ever wonder (or daydream) about getting a second bachelor’s degree? There are enough Hollywood movies are about going back to college to know that you definitely aren’t alone. But is it even possible to get a second bachelor’s degree? The answer is yes. In this article, we’ll unpack some of the reasons why […]

What Is Graduate School?

Posted on: 05 Jun 2023

“Graduate school” sounds like a paradox, right? If you’re a graduate, why would you need more education? Hidden in this paradox is the very thing that makes grad school what it is. Graduate programs mark the transition from being an apprentice, absorbing knowledge, to a master. In fact, that’s why these degrees are called “Master’s” […]