Many qualified educators never go beyond the Master's level in education. Before diving into the highest level of education, there are many factors to consider. This document explores some of the benchmarks for the doctoral student. Additionally, this article considers the features offered by a quality doctoral school. The Doctoral Path Almost all teachers, certainly all public school teachers who want to obtain tenure, will seek and complete a master's level of study in the subject they are teaching, or in education. This is not a benchmark by which to measure teachers, but a requirement in all American public school districts. Not everyone will pursue doctoral studies. Many teachers find financial, professional, and developmental satisfaction without earning a doctorate. There are important benchmarks of doctoral study to consider before you begin. First, in today's uncertain job market, obtaining a doctorate does not guarantee employment at a higher level or higher pay. Secondly, a doctoral journey can be a long process, with many benchmarks to meet for the students' thesis. Many students left their theses in progress and unfinished, as work and family commitments took a higher priority. Benchmarks to Consider Before Starting a Doctoral Program Before starting a doctoral program, a student must be able to dedicate a period of time each week to their work. study. Timing is important as most adult students are already juggling work and family commitments. If you just started a new job and also had a new baby, now is probably not the right time. So, a reference point for starting a doctoral program would be the... center of the paper... can oppose the university forum. Often, the steps to complete a thesis are outlined as benchmarks of a doctoral program. SummaryA doctoral student must have a desire to undertake a lengthy study involving research and discussion and have ample time to devote to the study. There is no guarantee that job prospects will increase altogether, and unless tuition is paid by an employer, student debt will increase. A doctoral program in education should have an open and accepting attitude toward all qualified applicants and provide an atmosphere of critical and analytical discussion that leads to the creation of methods to improve the educational field. Reference Nixon, R. M., & Agnew, S. T. (1974). Serving with Honor: Two Great Voices for Political Ethics. Convenience newspaper, 7(14) 345-367.