Question by Justin: How many years does it take to get a doctoral degree?
I’m currently a freshman in high school and now thinking about what i want to do for the rest of my life. I chose to be an astronomer. It requires a doctoral degree, and i was wondering how many years of college it will take. I’m in all honors courses with above average grades.
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Answer by Michele
It could depend – but is usually 4 of College (which could be finished sooner with heavy course loads and summer and interim break courses) then 3-4 of Grad School. Go for it!!
2 Comments on "Is it possible to get my masters and Ph D while in the Air Force?"
The military will pay for it all. Your problem would be time management, though. It’d be encouraged unless your performance slipped due to lack of sleep, et cetera.
You can certainly get your Master’s in four years, and the AF will help you pay for it. But why go in enlisted if you already have a bachelor’s degree? You’d make way more money as an officer.
Ph.Ds typically require 78-96 semester credit hours. That is an awful lot of school to complete while working full-time. You better plan on it taking at least six years, maybe more.
And yes, the Air Force will help you pay for your masters, but not your doctorate.