re: Thinking about going back to grad school

Really depends on what you are doing now, what your plans are, and how you intend to utilize an masters degree to get there. I'm assuming you are looking at a masters in finance or business admin?

I got my MBA between 2009-2011. I'd be happy to share some insight, but I may need more information about what goals you have and your experience.

I went in during the recession when my opportunity costs were fairly low. I had a general idea of what I was interested in, and I took the best option...but the recession did force me to evaluate my background and change my goals to some degree.

Today, I earn well over double what I made in 2007/2008 and I get to take advantage of opportunities to add depth to my knowledge base and skillset within my field. There is next to 0% chance I'd be in this position had I not gone back to school.

Your experience may be different. Some of my classmates were less motivated, and others were more enthusiastic and focused (particularly those in the finance specialization). The ones willing to move to Houston, Denver, NYC, LA, Memphis, or Atlanta seem to do especially well.

What schools were you interested in learning about? Pay them a visit and perhaps sit through one of their classes if possible. Inquire about graduate assistant jobs that may help cover tuition. If you were looking at LSU, I can recommend a few contacts.

I do think obtaining the CPA certification is worth it if you intend to stay the course.