"Exploring Ways to Shorten the Ascent to a Ph.D." (New York Times)

[Inthebiz]

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Essentially, going for the PhD is pretty similar to going to med school </p>

<p>I’m considering my PhD in History… it’s crazy, really. I have NOT gotten into a single conversation with a professor who did NOT bring up the length of the time it takes to finish a PhD. I heard an average range between 7-9 years. Believe me, I’d want to finish as fast as possible… because I’d want to get to my dream job (in a museum)!

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<p>ticklemepinkI agree with newmassdad, getting a Ph.D is nothing like going to law school or med school (I have a JD and a PhD). Maybe if you’re thinking in terms of time (med school plus internship plus residency = 7-9 years) but that’s where the similarity ends.</p>

<p>If you’re thinking you’d like to work in a musuem, you might think about a degree in public history or museum studies rather than a straight PhD in history. I think that’s better preparation and it will take less time.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>