graduate degree

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She earned an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and a graduate degree in computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and then co-founded iRobot in 1990 with two MIT colleagues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Two years after earning a graduate degree from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, Coogler wrote and directed "Fruitvale Station," his first feature.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Copy editor Erin Hebert said she finished a graduate degree and has worked as a social worker during the dispute, but is keen to get back to working for the paper.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025

One US study found that obese men with a bachelor's degree earn 5% less than their thinner colleagues, while those with a graduate degree earn 14% less.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2025

Joshua had always expected that Katherine would earn a graduate degree, but the circumstances made finishing the program impossible.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly