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78% of Graduates Eye Graduate School Amid Economic Uncertainty

4/19/2026

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A Jenzabar/Spark451 survey finds 78% of recent graduates plan to enroll in graduate school within a year, up from 69% last year.
Experts say a graduate degree is increasingly viewed as an "insurance policy" against job market uncertainties.
Master’s degree graduates carry a median debt of $54,800, compared with $27,300 for bachelor’s degree holders.
The current economic climate prompts cautious consideration of this investment and its potential return.

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Story summary

A Jenzabar/Spark451 survey finds 78% of recent graduates plan to enroll in graduate school within a year, up from 69% last year.
Experts say a graduate degree is increasingly viewed as an "insurance policy" against job market uncertainties.
Master’s degree graduates carry a median debt of $54,800, compared with $27,300 for bachelor’s degree holders.
The current economic climate prompts cautious consideration of this investment and its potential return.