Is a PhD STILL Worth It in 2026? (Professor’s Honest Advice)
Published February 20, 2026
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81,355
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1,507
Comments
196
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Should you get a PhD in 2026? Is grad school still worth it? What about AI, the academic job market, and the current climate in higher education? Hi, I’m Dr. Padilla — a professor in computer science and psychology — and in this updated 2026 version of my popular “Is a PhD Worth It?” video, I break down the real trade…
- Published
- February 20, 2026
- Made for kids
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How Is a PhD STILL Worth It in 2026? (Professor’s Honest Advice) is doing
It has 81.3K views in total. It ranks #12,826,495 among tracked YouTube videos by views.
Key facts about Is a PhD STILL Worth It in 2026? (Professor’s Honest Advice)
- Total views
- 81.3K
- Total likes
- 1.50K
- Total comments
- 196
- Published
- February 20, 2026
- Global rank by views
- #12,826,495
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Is a PhD STILL Worth It in 2026? (Professor’s Honest Advice) has 81,355 views, 1,507 likes and 196 comments, ranking #12,826,495 among tracked YouTube videos by views.
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