Those aiming to be a school principal, for example, will still need to get their master’s degree, says Skye Duckett, deputy chief human resources officer at Atlanta Public Schools. But “we now live in a social media- and technology-focused workforce that does not necessarily require advanced education.”

She also urged employees who are considering a Master’s degree to weigh the cost against the benefit. “Do research,” Duckett says. “Determine how relevant a master’s degree is to your current job and career goals.”

Read the full article from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.