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Originally posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts
Unless something has changed in the past 12 years, that doesn't sound like the whole story. (Or, if she's not a US citizen). MIT has traditionally funded 100% of it's grad students through teaching assistantships, research assistantships (what I had), or fellowships. Maybe it's changed since then, but when I went there, they actually paid my tuition and a monthly stipend. It wasn't much (like $1000/mo), but it helped pay for food and rent.

-Wayne
I have considered going back for a PhD, but if it were full time...I would have to give up $100K+ per year in salary while attending. It would likely not increase my salary a cent...and would possibly decrease my yearly income. Even if it resulted in an additional $10-$20K per year...I would be long dead...or retired before making up the difference (which is a sure thing).
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