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Graduate Degrees

Is an MBA Worth It? 5 Things to Consider

on March 21, 2023 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
The value of an MBA is difficult to overstate. With an MBA, students can more than double their salary, and that means more opportunities to save, plan for the future and generate wealth. MBA graduates routinely earn six figures, even fresh out of school. No matter what you’re interested in, you can find an MBA to propel your career to greater heights. For example, SNU’s innovative healthcare-focused MBA can prepare future healthcare leaders. 
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Faith

Contagiously Calm!

on March 20, 2023 | By Chaplain Doug Samples
  My wife is afraid of heights!         Because of her vertigo,         this picture of a person             walking a high wire                 would stress her out                    even if the line was straight!
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Student Success Tips

6 Reasons SNU's Cohort Model for Instruction Improves Your Program Experience

on March 14, 2023 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
If you’re returning to school after a long time away or enrolling for the first time, you’ve probably grown accustomed to doing things independently. With SNU’s innovative cohort model, though, you get support to realize your full potential while building a meaningful professional network and nurturing relationships with peers who understand the challenges and triumph of college.
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Online Degree Programs

Does It Matter Where You Get Your MBA?

Worldwide, around 250,000 people are currently enrolled in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. However, only 3.8% of all students are enrolled in the seven most competitive MBA programs. So if you don’t enroll in one of these schools, does it still matter where you get your MBA?
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Veteran Students

FAQs About VA Education Benefits

on February 28, 2023 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Thanks to VA education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, more than a quarter of veterans have now completed college or another postsecondary certification. This benefit covers those who served after 9/11 and can be transferred to their dependents, providing a way for service members to support their families.
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Adult Education

Best Advice for Adults Going Back to College: Peer Series

on February 21, 2023 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
A third of college students do not complete their degrees. This often means leaving school with significant debt but without the keys that unlock career doors. A college degree can lower your odds of unemployment. Degree holders also enjoy median weekly earnings of $1,334 — $435 more per week than people who attend college but do not graduate. 
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Faith

And It Came To Pass

on February 17, 2023 | By Chaplain Doug Samples
  Over these past few months,     we have been talking about          our anxieties and fears.            A stressful time for many folks                 is young motherhood!
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Graduate Degrees

Here’s Why Going Back to School Should Top Your 2023 Resolution List

on February 15, 2023 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Going back to school is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. You might be able to afford a nicer home, a better school for your kids, more vacations, more time off, and greater retirement savings. You'll show yourself — and others — that you can push forward, get it done, and achieve something great. And once you graduate, your degree is an asset that can increase your lifetime earnings by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Stash some of that money into a savings account and watch it grow. 
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Graduate Degrees

What to Expect from the MBA Healthcare Administration Program

on February 14, 2023 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Whether you’re in a cubicle and hoping to advance to the C-suite or planning an entirely new career in an exciting field, a healthcare administration program could be the key ingredient in the recipe for your career success.
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Adult Education

5 In-Demand Careers of 2022-2023

on February 7, 2023 | By SNU Professional and Graduate Studies
Returning to college is an investment in your future. Like all investments, it demands time and money. Invest both wisely, though, and you’ll get a massive return. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2021, those with a bachelor’s degree had median weekly earnings of $525 more than those with just a high school diploma. With an average student loan debt of around $30,000 per borrower, you could earn enough to repay your loans in just over a year. Careers in demand offer the safest bet with the largest potential return.
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