While middle-aged and elderly students are somewhat rare in undergraduate courses, they make up a large percentage of graduate and doctorate programs. According to research from the Council of Graduate Schools, the average age of graduate students in the U.S. is 33 years old.

What is the average age to do a masters?

The average age of students is typically between 27 and 30. A Master of Research (MRes) is a one-year, full-time research degree, which focuses more on independent study.

Is 26 too old to get a masters?

As the average age of graduate students have continued to rise, the age of a Masters student is very likely to be much higher now. Being that most Masters degree programs are completed in 2 years, starting a Masters program at 26 would not be considered late since you would most likely receive your degree at 28.

Is 45 too old to get a masters degree?

One of the most common questions I hear from prospective grad students is, Am I too old to go to grad school? My response is always; youre never too old. I earned my masters at age 45, and students in Goodwins graduate programs range in age from 22-63.

Is it too late to get a masters degree?

Is it too late to go to graduate school? The quick answer is no. Age will not hurt your application if youre prepared. But it may be more difficult to gain admission to graduate school after several years or decades in a career as compared with fresh out of college simply because of the gap in your education.