How late is too late for IR, PoliSci and Public Policy careers...?

Graduate School
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<p>HI guys, I know most are doing their masters at 23 or so right out of college. The field I’m talking of is Government, policy, IR, etc. </p>

<p>If one is starting their masters at 29/30 and finishing at 32/33 is that too late? Will it be “frowned” on by future employers, and are you aged out of most “young professional” jobs in major International Organizations?</p>

<p>It’s a catch 22 as sometimes you need a masters to get anywhere or you’ll deadend. But at the same time if you’re getting a masters after you’re about 26 you might be a black sheep…</p>

<p>I’ll be starting my Masters part time at 29 and I’m a little concerned it’s a little too late.</p>

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<p>As I posted on Grad Cafe:</p>

<p>Not at all correct about people getting master’s degrees straight out of college–average age at many top programs is 25-27 and work experience can tie significantly into your application. Even as someone who did their master’s straight out of college my opinion is that it is nonetheless something that would be better served after several years of work experience–unfortunately a master’s degree is something that is almost a de facto requirement for getting into the field.</p>