What is National Dissertation Day?
On April 26th, the National Dissertation Day, an annual reminder to continuing education students to maintain their focus and complete the pinnacle of their education.
In the mid-12th century, the first doctoral degree was awarded in Paris. Multiple research-based doctoral degrees are offered by universities in the United States today. Philosophy doctorate was established in Germany some 500 years ago and is the direct precursor to the modern Ph.D. Many of those degrees are specific to a field of study. For example, the D.B.A (business), Ed.D. (education), D.N.P. (nursing), and Psy.D. (psychology) are all very popular among professionals in industry, industry, and private practice as opposed to traditional academia, for example. (Psychology) and Psy.D. (psychology) are all extremely popular among academic, corporate, and private practice as opposed to traditional academia.
However, one thing these degree programs have in common is the doctoral dissertation.. The dissertation is the masterpiece of the doctoral process, born of the master-apprentice relationship of the medieval trade guilds. Every doctoral student must complete an independent study project and write a dissertation, a book-length paper outlining every aspect of the program.
Over 50,000 people earn their doctoral degrees in the United States each year, with some completing the lengthy dissertation process.. However, only about half of those who enroll in doctoral programs ever graduate. In comparison, another 50,000 students are dropped each year from their doctoral programs each year without finishing their dissertations.
Tuition for most doctoral programs around the country exceeds $20,000 per year and can be significantly higher. Students complete their doctoral degrees in 5-7 years, and often more. In addition, the tuition paid for by doctoral graduates' increased earning potential pales in comparison to the costs associated with postponing the increased earning potential enjoyed by doctoral graduates. Individuals with doctoral degrees typically earn more per year than those with master's degrees.
