In 2024, the number of applicants for the postgraduate examination has dropped by 360,000, and although the number of students promoted and exempted by colleges and universities has increased, the overall difficulty of the examination may not decrease. The national line for the Expert** Postgraduate Entrance Examination 2024 may be somewhat lower, which provides candidates with more options. One of the options is to move from a master's degree to a master's degree to a master's degree in order to increase the likelihood of going ashore. However, there is a gap between a master's degree and a professional master's degree, and it is not unobstructed. This article will delve into the differences between master's and professional masters, the factors to consider when choosing a master's degree, and the trend of colleges and universities stopping recruiting master's students.
The tuition fee for a master's degree is relatively low, and the cost during graduate school is relatively controllable, while the tuition fee for a master's degree is generally higher, even more than three times that of a master's degree. Although students can use scholarships to offset some of the costs, it is uncertain whether they will be able to fully offset the tuition fees for the master's degree. In addition to the financial burden, the social recognition of a master's degree may also be relatively low, especially in the field of scientific research. Master's degree has higher requirements in terms of scientific research ability and academic literacy, and it is also more stringent in the first evaluation. On the contrary, the professional master pays more attention to cultivating the practical ability of the student, and on the whole, the professional master student is more likely to graduate.
In addition, there are also differences in the training mode between master's and professional masters. The master's degree focuses on the improvement of students' scientific research ability and academic level, and the requirements for students are more stringentThe professional master mainly cultivates students' practical ability, and the academic requirements are relatively low.
The difference between a master's degree and a professional master's degree is not only reflected in the campus learning stage, but also in the development prospects after graduation. Master's degrees are generally more popular in the field of scientific research and are more competitive in the workplace. However, the recognition of professional and master's degrees in the job market may be relatively low, and there are relatively few employment opportunities. Students should consider all aspects when choosing a graduate school to avoid regretting it in the second year of graduate school, because it may be too late to regret it.
In recent years, many colleges and universities have begun to suspend the enrollment of master's students, and the number of places for some master's programs has been decreasing, while the number of professional masters has increased, which has brought confusion and anxiety to many students. Some universities, such as Fudan University, Peking University, Northeast Forestry University, Southwest University, etc., said in the relevant notice that they will stop recruiting academic graduate students from next year. According to the arrangement of the Ministry of Education, it is expected that by 2025, the proportion of post-secondary students will reach 67% of the total enrollment, far more than half. This indicates that there will be a significant increase in the number of post-secondary students and a decrease in the number of master's students. If this development continues, it is possible that the master's degree will withdraw from the stage of history.
Faced with this situation, many graduate students naturally feel anxious. Especially now that many colleges and universities have announced that they will no longer provide graduate dormitories, the cost of postgraduate entrance examination for candidates is increasing. If the number of master's places is further reduced, it will invisibly increase the burden of postgraduate entrance examination. In addition, the expansion of professional and master's enrollment may lead to an increase in the overall difficulty of postgraduate entrance examinations. Before the expansion of the professional master's program, the professional master only needed to take the English II exam, but after the expansion, many professional masters also changed to take English 1, and the overall difficulty also increased, adding more pressure to the candidates.
Graduate students need to consider a number of factors before choosing a master's degree or professional master's degree, including financial commitment, professional development prospects, etc. Although it is relatively easy to get ashore, students should also be aware of the differences between a master's degree and a master's degree, and make a choice based on their personal interests and development plans. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the trend of colleges and universities suspending the recruitment of master's students, so as not to miss the best opportunity. Candidates are reminded to learn more about the relevant information early and make more informed decisions to avoid regrets in the future.
This paper analyzes the gap between master's degree and professional master's degree, and compares it in terms of tuition fees, social recognition, and development prospects. At the same time, it also reveals the trend of colleges and universities to stop recruiting master's students, reminding candidates to be cautious when choosing. For every graduate student, choosing the right path for them is the most important thing, and only after fully understanding the differences and future directions can they make an informed decision for their graduate career.