Does it matter what school you went to for your masters degree for Army officer promotions?

2021-06-18T16:43:41-04:00

I know that bachelor's degree doesn't matter but I'm not sure if masters do matter?

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Jun 19 at 2021 2:19 AM

2021-06-19T02:19:57-04:00

Generally no.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2021 4:39 AM

2021-06-19T04:39:50-04:00

The Master's Degree will only really help you if you are a full colonel. Your studies in Cgsoc and War College will give you a master's degree. I made it to Lieutenant Colonel without a master's degree.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2021 5:09 AM

2021-06-19T05:09:42-04:00

No, the promotion board will not even see the name of your masters degree or the name of the school in your records.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2021 7:49 AM

2021-06-19T07:49:47-04:00

If I’m not mistaken don’t officers need a four year degree. I would think that makes a Bachelors degree very important. You can’t get a Masters without one especially if you want to be competitive in the long run.

Response by COL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2021 8:43 AM

2021-06-19T08:43:31-04:00

No they do not. Every board I have sat on only shows what level of education the person has. I have never even had a discussion about where they went to school.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2021 5:01 PM

2021-06-19T17:01:54-04:00

As long as the school is accredited it's good to go.

I've know more than a few LTC's without a Master's Degree, but many more with it.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jun 20 at 2021 10:59 PM

2021-06-20T22:59:23-04:00

No. Having one as a Field Grade becomes an unofficial discriminator among peers. There is not a requirement to have one. If you are sent to one on a competitive basis (like sister service ILE), that makes you stand out. If you claw and scrape on your own, it looks good as you can manage time and make things happen.