Learn why earning a master’s is optional for more and more doctorate-level programs today. And if you don’t have a master’s and want that PhD, what’s next?

When pursuing a PhD, there are many factors to consider: the college you attend, the faculty you study under, the degree’s value, and perhaps the most important of all, cost.

Earning your doctorate is a major investment. In addition to time and energy, you need to pay for tuition, fees, and a host of other expenses that go along with it. Yet with thousands of funding options out there, the commitment doesn’t have to put your bank account to the test. Scholarships and grants can defray many of the costs, and put that PhD or professional doctorate within reach.

Today’s doctorate programs offer a range of options to choose from. Take our quiz to find out which option makes the most sense for you.

If you’re an educator considering an EdD, you may wonder about the commitment. Can you balance work and personal commitments while giving your all to school? Online EdD programs make it possible. Search online EdD programs, see top colleges, and learn what it takes to apply, enroll, and succeed.