SFC Private RallyPoint Member1108065<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was asked this question so I am bringing it to you all to weigh inWhat do you all think about Enlisted Soldiers getting extra pay for their degrees Bachelors and higher?2015-11-14T10:52:07-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member1108065<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was asked this question so I am bringing it to you all to weigh inWhat do you all think about Enlisted Soldiers getting extra pay for their degrees Bachelors and higher?2015-11-14T10:52:07-05:002015-11-14T10:52:07-05:00TSgt David L.1108087<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>IMO, if you want more money for your degree, get a commission. Otherwise, get educated to better yourself and enjoy the degree when you ETS/retire. Just my thinking.Response by TSgt David L. made Nov 14 at 2015 11:13 AM2015-11-14T11:13:34-05:002015-11-14T11:13:34-05:00Capt Private RallyPoint Member1108138<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Does the degree relate to the job? AND, does the person with the degree outperform those without?Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2015 11:51 AM2015-11-14T11:51:19-05:002015-11-14T11:51:19-05:00LTC Kevin B.1108195<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't like that idea (for enlisted or officers). Performance is what should be rewarded, not credentials. The degree is simply a credential that represents some underlying set of knowledge and/or competencies that may or may not be related to your job. If that credential enables you to perform better in your job, your performance will get you promoted, and the promotion will bring higher pay. Alternatively, if the credential qualifies you for a new job, and your performance in that new job is exemplary, then the performance will lead to promotions and pay raises. Simply providing extra pay for having a degree, any degree, ignores whether or not it is relevant to your role in the military (or any other organization, for that matter).Response by LTC Kevin B. made Nov 14 at 2015 12:31 PM2015-11-14T12:31:51-05:002015-11-14T12:31:51-05:00SSgt Private RallyPoint Member1108215<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The fact that the service will pay for the degree is compensation enough. If you want better pay, go OCS.Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2015 12:42 PM2015-11-14T12:42:49-05:002015-11-14T12:42:49-05:00SGM Matthew Quick1108289<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Great 'idea', but not physically responsible/possible. The military already provides avenues for qualified degree holders to join its officer ranks and earn extra pay.Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Nov 14 at 2015 1:31 PM2015-11-14T13:31:08-05:002015-11-14T13:31:08-05:00MAJ Ken Landgren1108622<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The military will never be that generous.Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 14 at 2015 5:59 PM2015-11-14T17:59:09-05:002015-11-14T17:59:09-05:00SGT Jerrold Pesz1108661<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No.Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Nov 14 at 2015 6:40 PM2015-11-14T18:40:20-05:002015-11-14T18:40:20-05:00MSgt Daniel Attilio1108708<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For USMC it is captured on the FitReps - if the IM indicates and provides documentation. This can be the difference in being promoted above peers. However I have seen individuals that attained their degrees but did not complete the USMC PME and rendered the effort near worthless. You have to give to the Corps before you give to yourself. It is hypercompetitive environment, put in the work and reap the rewards - all else being equal.Response by MSgt Daniel Attilio made Nov 14 at 2015 7:20 PM2015-11-14T19:20:56-05:002015-11-14T19:20:56-05:00CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member1110586<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Absolutely not. The vast majority of the time I see enlisted individuals with degrees while on active duty it is because they care more about themselves getting that piece of paper than actually being efficient at their job and caring about others.Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2015 5:39 AM2015-11-16T05:39:15-05:002015-11-16T05:39:15-05:00SGT Edward Thomas1110654<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Back when I was first in the Army there was an Enlisted MOS that required a bachelors degree to even enter it. It was biological sciences something or another. I don't recall them ever getting extra pay except automatically advanced to SP4. I knew many soldiers who had degrees, most of which were earned while in service. I never knew them to receive extra pay. But hey if that had been the thing when I was in I certainly would have put more effort into obtaining my degree.Response by SGT Edward Thomas made Nov 16 at 2015 7:23 AM2015-11-16T07:23:27-05:002015-11-16T07:23:27-05:00MAJ Private RallyPoint Member1110806<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sure - it's called transitioning to the officer/warrant officer corps.Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2015 9:17 AM2015-11-16T09:17:24-05:002015-11-16T09:17:24-05:00SrA Edward Vong1110808<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This was something I have always supported. Troops are encouraged to get 4 year degrees with no incentive while remaining. Now, on the other hand, I do believe in a degree for knowledge, but if seniors wanted their troops to earn a degree, it should be for a reason.<br /><br />Now, if it doesn't work, than the troop should try to get commissioned so they are in a position that better suits them based on their education and background.Response by SrA Edward Vong made Nov 16 at 2015 9:19 AM2015-11-16T09:19:23-05:002015-11-16T09:19:23-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member1110820<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The military already pays for your degree free and clear. When I came in, tuition assistance was 75% and I regret not taking advantage of it back then. Now it's being given for free. You can walk out of the military with a Master's, completely paid for, with enough GI Bill left over to give your spouse an associate or technical certification. <br />On top of that, it makes you more competitive for promotion. Promotion is extra pay.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2015 9:25 AM2015-11-16T09:25:26-05:002015-11-16T09:25:26-05:00SCPO Joshua I1115818<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I get extra pay. Tuition assistance and GI Bill.Response by SCPO Joshua I made Nov 18 at 2015 1:39 AM2015-11-18T01:39:17-05:002015-11-18T01:39:17-05:00Capt Private RallyPoint Member1359375<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One of the best teachers I ever had had a "normal" Degree. When asked about the extra pay for a master's degree his comment was - "I think there are too many degrees and not enough masters. <br /><br />M point? The performance is what matters not the level of education.Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2016 7:11 PM2016-03-06T19:11:47-05:002016-03-06T19:11:47-05:002015-11-14T10:52:07-05:00