Dallas Executive Says Master's Degree Helps With Life Changes
"As a human resources leader, consultant and entrepreneur, the [master's] degrees gave me the added value for executive leadership and strengthen my business acumen," says Dexter Coleman.
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"As a human resources leader, consultant and entrepreneur, the [master's] degrees gave me the added value for executive leadership and strengthen my business acumen," says Dexter Coleman.
Customer service reps are employed in nearly every sector of the economy and here in Texas, they earn a mean wage of nearly $38,000. But for high performers in industries like cable companies; insurance carriers; and professional, scientific, and technical services, income can rise to above $47,000.
Elise Shankle decided to pursue a master's degree in nursing because I saw the need of health promotion and disease prevention in my community.
"[Continuing education] is really not about how smart you are; it is about your goals, ambition and perseverance," says Dr. Sonia Schwalen.
"You only get one shot at living. If the path you choose to take includes obtaining a master's degree, then go for it!" says Tara L. Paige.
There's good news for some workers as competition heats up to lure talent. Starting salaries in professional occupations are expected to increase an average of 4.1-percent in 2016.
"I want to give back to a career field that has made me the person I am today. I want to give perspectives to the future professionals of the criminal justice system," says Lavigne.
With the recent news of Facebook building a $1 billion data center in Fort Worth, the North Texas area is proving to be fertile ground for sprouting new businesses and expanding existing ones.
"[A master's degree] exposes you to a broader range of perspectives, relationships and learning that is valuable throughout life," says Jon Mellon.
Turner works with companies in providing global business consulting services to develop effective, sustainable methods for executive leadership teams to create and execute strategic plans.
Individuals suffering from eating disorders are often misunderstood. I have the opportunity to spread education about these individuals.
"I am able to use my degree as leverage when applying for positions that require a bachelor's degree with certain years of experience. Often, I can substitute education for work experience."
Heading back to school might not just be for kids. A career in education can offer the flexibility and growth that many people are seeking in a job.
"Many people believe that pursuing advanced degrees will help them discover their passions and interests. But I believe that it should be the other way around - you should pursue a master's degree if you want to fine-tune your experience in the field of study you're in."
"The biggest reward from earning my master's degree is the respect I get from my community, family, friends and colleagues."
Keeping citizens in the Metroplex safe is of utmost importance to city leaders. As the Metroplex continues to grow at a rate higher than the national average, jobs in criminal justice and security are also on the rise.
Stay-at-home parents rejoining the workforce need to take essential steps to help land a job and it all starts with working your network.
Lara Ashmore is the principal of Inspire Intelligence, a company that provides consulting services for technology, strategic planning, project optimization, grant management, higher education and non-profit organizations.
Carlos Castelán is the managing director of NOMA Consulting Partners. Today he shares his educational experience and how it can be a stepping stone to success.
Janet Anselmo-Henson worked in criminal justice managing six different chemical dependency treatment programs. After 20 years in that field, she decided to go back to school and earn a master's degree in community counseling from Argosy University.
"When I started college as biology major, I was really not interested in medicine. A friend of mine was working in a lab doing undergraduate research, and she told me how to get into the program. Once I was working in the lab, I was hooked," said Jill Buettner.
With over 1 million online job postings for nurses, some of the most sought after positions in the Dallas area are for registered nurses.
"There was a nine-year gap between earning my bachelor's and going back to school to earn master's. Get involved early and get it behind you, don't wait as long as I did," said Roy Barker.
More education typically leads to better job prospects and bigger paychecks.
Ratheesh Devadoss is a senior software developer for Avalon Consulting, LLC in Plano. Avalon Consulting, LLC is big data consulting firm that focuses on transforming data into business results through a variety of technologies.
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Pastor Robert Jeffress said he hopes to break ground on the project after the new year.
Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil will anchor the "CBS Evening News" beginning on Jan. 5, 2026.
Western Hills Primary will close and consolidate with Western Hills Elementary in the 2026-2027 school year.
It's called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). Private schools are not automatically in the TEFA program, they must opt in.
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Pastor Robert Jeffress said he hopes to break ground on the project after the new year.
Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil will anchor the "CBS Evening News" beginning on Jan. 5, 2026.
Western Hills Primary will close and consolidate with Western Hills Elementary in the 2026-2027 school year.
It's called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). Private schools are not automatically in the TEFA program, they must opt in.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
Veasey has represented the 33rd Congressional District since 2013.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
North Texas got more good news today for those excited about next year's World Cup.
CBS News Texas will stream the 2025 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival on CBSNewsTexas.com, the CBS News app and Pluto TV.
The toy drive, benefitting Mission Arlington-Mission Metroplex, will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Dec. 9 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mikko Rantanen's final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night.
No. 18 Michigan will meet No. 13 Texas in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 31, the bowl game's organizers announced Sunday.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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