Is Your Age REALLY a Barrier to Earning a PhD?

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Am I too old to start a PhD? It's one of the most common questions prospective doctoral students ask — and the answer might surprise you.

In this video, Dr. Steve Tippins — a professor with 35+ years of experience, earned tenure twice, published 60+ papers, and sat on 300+ dissertation committees, breaks down the average age of PhD students across different disciplines and addresses the real challenges (and advantages) of being an older doctoral candidate. Today, as founder of Beyond PhD Coaching, he’s helped hundreds of students graduate with their doctorates, succeed in their careers, and use their expertise to change the world for the better. See case studies: https://www.beyondphdcoaching.com/cas...

You'll learn:
✅ The average age of PhD students across various disciplines
✅ What it's really like to be in a PhD program at different life stages
✅ Why age concerns are often overblown and when they matter
✅ The unique advantages older students bring to doctoral programs

00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Am I Too Old to Start a PhD? The Honest Answer
01:26 - Common Fears About Age and Doctoral Programs
02:00 - Age Discrimination, Hiring Concerns, and Career Reality
02:48 - Learning With Younger Students: Why Age Is an Advantage
03:25 - Average Age of PhD Students by Discipline
04:47 - The Real Age Range of Doctoral Candidates
05:08 - Why People Say They’re “Too Old” for a PhD
06:02 - Youngest Age to Start a PhD and University Expectations
06:32 - How Life Experience Improves Teaching and Research
07:27 - Does Age Help or Hurt During the Dissertation Phase
08:07 - What Is the Best Age to Get a PhD?
08:18 - Funding, Completion Time, and Final Advice

If you're worried about being too old for a PhD or wondering how age affects the doctoral experience, this video will give you the perspective and confidence you need to move forward.

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