Parents often say that "no matter how hard you are, you can't be miserable for your children, and no matter how poor you are, you can't be poor in education", and they are willing to invest heavily in their children's education. Faced with their children's academic problems, they expect their children to "succeed in their studies", achieve higher achievements, and be admitted to the ideal university. With the rapid development of higher education, students are exposed to more abundant educational resources, and many students are not satisfied with only having a university degree, and hope to climb higher academic peaks, obtain a graduate degree, and become a master's or doctoral student. However, the reality is often cruel, the graduate school entrance exam alone can weed out many students, and the life of graduate school is not as simple as imagined. Even if you are successfully admitted to graduate school, if your scientific research strength is insufficient, graduation will become a huge challenge, and obtaining a graduate degree certificate will become a difficult task.
Expansion: Students are eager to break through their own bottlenecks and pursue higher academic realms. However, the road ahead is bumpy, and the competition for graduate examinations is becoming increasingly fierce, and in the era of "involution", postgraduate entrance examinations are no longer an easy thing. What's more, even if you are admitted to graduate school, it does not mean that the future is bright. The high annual tuition fees undoubtedly add a lot of burden to students and parents. For the average family, the cost of graduate school is at least six figures, not counting the cost of research, study materials, and competitions, and so on, and this kind of financial pressure is really powerless for many families.
If you want to understand how much it will cost to graduate school, the first thing you need to consider is the various expenses. Taking Tsinghua University as an example, the tuition fee for a part-time MBA in Economics and Management is as high as 3680,000 yuan, and part-time EMBA is as high as 680,000 yuan. Of course, not all majors are so expensive, most master's programs are between 12,000 and 20,000 yuan, even the same master's tuition fee is different depending on the master's degree and the master's degree, the former is slightly lower, and the tuition fee of some master's programs is only about 8,000 yuan per year. In addition to tuition fees, accommodation and living expenses are also expenses to consider. However, many colleges and universities have now abolished the accommodation conditions for post-secondary students, and students have to rent off-campus apartments on their own, even if some schools provide corresponding subsidies, but they cannot solve the substantive problem. For most families, the total cost is at least six figures, and this does not include the cost of research, learning materials, and competitions. Such an amount of money has made many families sigh, and parents can't help but question: when will they reap the rewards after investing so much?
Expanding: Thousands of families are worried about the future of their children, and many parents have to face a heavy financial burden in the face of such expensive education funds. The road to graduate school is not smooth and requires careful planning, especially for ordinary families, which is not only a financial test, but also a challenge of family responsibilities and future planning. Sending your child to graduate school is a great investment, but it also comes with great risks and uncertainties. The calls and reflections of parents highlight some pain points and dilemmas under the current education system.
In addition to facing huge tuition pressure, the ultimate goal of graduate students is to find a high-paying job in the future, give back to their families, and reduce their financial burden. However, the employment environment is not optimistic, and it is not uncommon for many master's graduates to encounter difficulties in the process of job hunting, and the monthly salary is less than 5,000 yuan. Sometimes even lower than the salary of an undergraduate, which is in stark contrast to the high cost of graduate school. Parents are worried about their children's employment prospects and are eager to return home with a stable, high-paying job after graduation.
Expanding: Many students and parents feel anxious about the challenges of finding employment after graduating from graduate school. After graduating from graduate school, the reality of not getting the money and energy they have invested is not getting what they deserve, and this reality makes many people feel lost and helpless. A postgraduate degree alone may not be able to stand out in the competitive job market, and more practical experience and ability can be proven. The skepticism and concern of parents highlights the uncertainty and challenge of postgraduate education, and also triggers deep thinking about the education system and values.
Summary: Graduate education is not only a financial burden for families, but also a high-risk investment for the future. In the face of high tuition fees and uncertain employment prospects, students and parents need to think carefully and plan rationally. Striving to obtain scholarships, research project grants, and actively participate in academic activities can not only reduce financial pressure, but also improve one's own ability. Although the road to graduate school is difficult, as long as you keep working hard, the future will still be bright.