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[QUOTE=Huacho;3002944]I was in academia for 20 years and "advanced degree" is a very, very common term. Master's degree = advanced degree. PhD, DBA, EdD, MFA = terminal degrees.[/QUOTE]MFA equals terminal degree? What does the M in MFA stand for?
Perhaps is geographical to your region of the the USA. But where I'm from. Nobody calls it an advanced degree. And you're still very wrong stating that the guy doesn't have a graduate degree because he calls it a graduate degree.
[QUOTE=TheCane;3003091]I have undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees (yes even "professional" is used to describe some types of degrees) all from American universities. You are correct to say that it is very common to see and / or hear "advanced degree" in the United States. That is the country of my birth, and I absolutely know what I'm talking about, and so do you.[/QUOTE]Yes, professional degree is used, but lets be honest. Its called "Graduate School" for a reason and it's a "Graduate Degree". This is the original and most common usage. "Professional School" is used to describe the trades more often than a graduate degree. And I still know very, very, few people who use Advanced Degree to describe any "Graduate Degree".
Lawyers will simply say "Law School" and doctors will say "Medical School. " Most others will say "Graduate School". MBA's will say "Business School. " These are all examples of Graduate Degrees. Trying to act like "Advanced Degree" is the more common usage is moronic and dumb. It's called "Graduate School" for a reason. Nobody says "Advanced School. ".
Now I get why people are fleeing these boards. Arguing with morons is not fun because even when you use reason they fail to connect the dots of reason.
[QUOTE=TheCane;3003091]I have undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees (yes even "professional" is used to describe some types of degrees) all from American universities. You are correct to say that it is very common to see and / or hear "advanced degree" in the United States. That is the country of my birth, and I absolutely know what I'm talking about, and so do you.[/QUOTE]In the United States, the more commonly used term in everyday, academic, and professional settings is "graduate degree. ".
Common Usage:
Term Frequency & Context.
Graduate Degree ✅ More common in college admissions, job postings, resumes, and government forms (e. G. , FAFSA, employment applications).
Advanced Degree ⚠65039; Less common, but used in specific contexts — often to emphasize higher-level credentials, such as master's or doctoral only, especially in professional, legal, or government documents (e. G. , for tax credits or job eligibility).
[QUOTE=Paulie97;3002623]You just lost the bet, as according to you, calling a master's anything other than an "advanced degree" proves you don't have one. I guess it's just as well, as good luck finding a truly "independent" person to decide the outcome. And furthermore, when you claim you have an MBA from CUNY, logically the burden of proof is on you. No one owes you a wager. All you have to do is order your transcripts online, which typically comes with no cost. Mark out any personally identifying information, take a screenshot and upload it here so we can see. Until you do we are free to have doubts that your claim is true.[/QUOTE]In the United States, the term "master's degree" is more commonly used than "advanced degree" in everyday language, job postings, and academic contexts.
Comparison of Common Usage:
Term Usage Frequency Typical Context.
Master's Degree ✅ Very common Used when referring to a specific level of education (e. G. , "She has a master's in social work. ".
Advanced Degree ⚠65039; Less common A broader, more formal term often used in policy, legal, or statistical contexts to group master's and doctoral degrees together.
Examples:
✅ "Most counseling positions require a master's degree. ".
✅ "he earned a master's in education from UCLA. ".
⚠65039; "This tax credit is only for individuals with an advanced degree. ".
⚠65039; "We offer salary incentives for employees with an advanced degree. ".
Summary:
"Master's degree" is the more specific and widely used term in American English.
"Advanced degree" is more generic / formal and typically used in grouped or comparative contexts.
[QUOTE=Paulie97;3002623]You just lost the bet, as according to you, calling a master's anything other than an "advanced degree" proves you don't have one. I guess it's just as well, as good luck finding a truly "independent" person to decide the outcome. And furthermore, when you claim you have an MBA from CUNY, logically the burden of proof is on you. No one owes you a wager. All you have to do is order your transcripts online, which typically comes with no cost. Mark out any personally identifying information, take a screenshot and upload it here so we can see. Until you do we are free to have doubts that your claim is true.[/QUOTE]Again, from ChatGPT. I hope you feel stupid and humbled now Paulie. Because you are on the wrong side of truth. People who throw out baseless uneducated claims are the bain of society.
Estimated Common Usage in the United States:
Term Estimated Usage %.
Master's Degree 80–85% By far the more common term. Widely used in conversation, job listings, resumes, academic descriptions, and school websites.
Advanced Degree 15–20% Used in formal, statistical, or grouped contexts (e. G. , IRS, Census Bureau, HR policy, or when referring to master's or doctoral degrees collectively).
[QUOTE=TheCane;3003091]I have undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees (yes even "professional" is used to describe some types of degrees) all from American universities. You are correct to say that it is very common to see and / or hear "advanced degree" in the United States. That is the country of my birth, and I absolutely know what I'm talking about, and so do you.[/QUOTE]Actually NO! It's not very common. The specific usage of Advanced Degree is to combine Masters and Doctoral degrees together and therefore described as an Advanced Degree. All other usage is either Masters, Doctoral, MBA, Medical School, Law School, or Graduate School. Or when describing one's own educational attainment they may simply say Graduate School.
Advanced Degree is simply used to lump Masters and Doctoral Degrees together for purposes of qualifying for tax credits or other government programs.
It's time for fools to be corrected. So sick of fools spreading false truths so confidently.
[QUOTE=MikeBayArea;3003541]It's time for fools to be corrected. So sick of fools spreading false truths so confidently.[/QUOTE]So you must be pretty disgusted with yourself then huh? An "advanced degree" is considered to be any degree beyond an undergraduate degree, and in the country I was born in there is nothing unusual or uncommon about saying "advanced degree". "Professional degree" is not about trades (technical degrees encompass the trades and more) but instead refers to education that prepares students for careers in specific fields that often can require licensing or accreditation (but not always). Examples include medicine, dentistry, law, and engineering. Some professional degrees may also be considered "terminal degrees" in that they are the highest level of education in a particular field. I have more education than most people walking the earth today and know exactly what I'm talking about. I'm both better educated and more well-traveled than you are. No, you sir are just another pseudo intellectual dolt who clearly understands very little about that of which you write. That is quite certain to the nth degree!
[QUOTE=TheCane;3003552]So you must be pretty disgusted with yourself then huh? [/QUOTE]A more important question is what material are those Victoria secret panties made of?
[QUOTE=Paulie97;3002623]You just lost the bet, as according to you, calling a master's anything other than an "advanced degree" proves you don't have one. I guess it's just as well, as good luck finding a truly "independent" person to decide the outcome. And furthermore, when you claim you have an MBA from CUNY, logically the burden of proof is on you. No one owes you a wager. All you have to do is order your transcripts online, which typically comes with no cost. Mark out any personally identifying information, take a screenshot and upload it here so we can see. Until you do we are free to have doubts that your claim is true.[/QUOTE]And to the nth degree! LMAO!
[QUOTE=MikeBayArea;3003521]MFA equals terminal degree? What does the M in MFA stand for?
Perhaps is geographical to your region of the the USA. But where I'm from. Nobody calls it an advanced degree. And you're still very wrong stating that the guy doesn't have a graduate degree because he calls it a graduate degree.[/QUOTE]Master of Fine Arts. Normally there aren't PhD options in those areas, so yes, those are terminal degrees.
[QUOTE=MikeBayArea;3003532]Yes, professional degree is used, but lets be honest. Its called "Graduate School" for a reason and it's a "Graduate Degree". This is the original and most common usage. "Professional School" is used to describe the trades more often than a graduate degree. And I still know very, very, few people who use Advanced Degree to describe any "Graduate Degree".
Lawyers will simply say "Law School" and doctors will say "Medical School. " Most others will say "Graduate School". MBA's will say "Business School. " These are all examples of Graduate Degrees. Trying to act like "Advanced Degree" is the more common usage is moronic and dumb. It's called "Graduate School" for a reason. Nobody says "Advanced School. ".
Now I get why people are fleeing these boards. Arguing with morons is not fun because even when you use reason they fail to connect the dots of reason.[/QUOTE]Yeah, Chat GPT knows a lot more than someone who spent actual time getting and teaching others to get master's degrees. I am not arguing that "advanced degree" is MORE common. I said it was very common and it is. It's unlikely it's regional in my case, since I have four degrees obtained in different states, and taught in five Yew Ess states and four other countries. You are an ignorant douche bag who ran around Colombia overpaying and using a translator.
[QUOTE=MikeBayArea;3003532]Yes, professional degree is used, but lets be honest. Its called "Graduate School" for a reason and it's a "Graduate Degree". This is the original and most common usage. "Professional School" is used to describe the trades more often than a graduate degree. And I still know very, very, few people who use Advanced Degree to describe any "Graduate Degree".
Lawyers will simply say "Law School" and doctors will say "Medical School. " Most others will say "Graduate School". MBA's will say "Business School. " These are all examples of Graduate Degrees. Trying to act like "Advanced Degree" is the more common usage is moronic and dumb. It's called "Graduate School" for a reason. Nobody says "Advanced School. ".
Now I get why people are fleeing these boards. Arguing with morons is not fun because even when you use reason they fail to connect the dots of reason.[/QUOTE]No one said "professional school," which of course absolutely has jack shit to do with trades. A professional [B]degree[/B] would include things like LlDs and JDs, pharmacy, etc.
[QUOTE=MikeBayArea;3003540]Again, from ChatGPT. I hope you feel stupid and humbled now Paulie. Because you are on the wrong side of truth. People who throw out baseless uneducated claims are the bain of society.[/QUOTE]Ignorant, uneducated, monoglot shit heads who can't spell "cat" without getting spotted a see are the [B]bane[/B] of society.
[QUOTE=MikeBayArea;3003541]Actually NO! It's not very common. The specific usage of Advanced Degree is to combine Masters and Doctoral degrees together and therefore described as an Advanced Degree. All other usage is either Masters, Doctoral, MBA, Medical School, Law School, or Graduate School. Or when describing one's own educational attainment they may simply say Graduate School.
Advanced Degree is simply used to lump Masters and Doctoral Degrees together for purposes of qualifying for tax credits or other government programs.
It's time for fools to be corrected. So sick of fools spreading false truths so confidently.[/QUOTE]So you voted for Trump? When in doubt, just capitalize? Not one single word in your post should be capitalized You Fucking Moron.
[QUOTE=MikeBayArea;3003541]Or when describing one's own educational attainment they may simply say Graduate School.[/QUOTE]When describing [B]one's[/B] own education, [B]one[/B] may say graduate school. When [B]they[/B] describe [B]their[/B] own educational attainment, comma, [B]they[/B] may simply say graduate school. The comma is required because the dependent clause precedes the independent clause. Thus [B]we[/B] conclude that [B]you[/B] are quite poorly educated.
Correct: One may say graduate school when describing one's education. The independent clause precedes the dependent clause so no comma is required.
Correct: When describing one's education, one may say graduate school. Because the independent clause follows the dependent clause, a comma is required.
Crawl back under your rock.