What do you think a 'distinguished degree' is?

I think they've been clear about the fact that it is a normal degree, but from a program that is considered prestigious. Think of it like an engineering degree from MIT vs one from Ohio State. They're both engineering degrees, but the former will regarded as more impressive by employers than the latter.

I thought perhaps people with Distinguished Degrees might get to start at a higher level than someone with a regular degree, and/or get promoted faster.

I posted this in another forum but I'll post it here too "It was said that Distinguished Degrees are degrees that showcases what that specific university is known for. As such your sims will need to have some skill of said Degree to even be considered for it otherwise they risk being turned down and rejected if they apply without any skill for the degree they are applying to. I believe they also stated that the rewards of the Distinguished Degrees are more than regular degree. You'd be able to jump to a position in your career better than non-distinguished. Get better pay, more PTO, and etc. You'd essentially be more highly qualified in the career of Engineer if you get a Distinguished Degree from Foxbury against someone who's gotten their Degree at Britchester."

Im considering the Distinguished Degrees to be the Masters' and Doctorate degrees, while the regular degrees are the Bachelors 'and Associates'.

They are both the same kind of degree, as they stated if you get the non-distinguished degree then you cannot get the distinguished one later, you're stuck with it. Which may be annoying for some players. Though I believe you can transfer universities during your degree, but you will loose some class credits. Also being able to do a masters straight out of high school wouldn't make sense, so it seems like they are both the same level - one is just more prestigious than the other.

"InuMiroLover;c-17307661" wrote:
Im considering the Distinguished Degrees to be the Masters' and Doctorate degrees, while the regular degrees are the Bachelors 'and Associates'.

Yes same here! for me the distinguished degrees will be necessary from now on if my sims wish to pursue any of the following careers: doctor, lawyer, engineer, astronaut, scientist, and I think politicians as well. Tech gurus, teachers, journalists, and freelance programmers will need degrees as well but normal degrees will do.

So looking forward to this :love:

I figured Distinguished Degrees are just name recognition degrees like "Harvard Law/Medical, MIT Engineering, Cambridge Literature/History, Juilliard School Preforming Arts.
So it gives you a boost based on the schools name in that field.

"Tenchi2a;c-17308012" wrote:
I figured Distinguished Degrees are just name recognition degrees like "Harvard Law/Medical, MIT Engineering, Cambridge Literature/History, Juilliard School Preforming Arts.
So it gives you a boost based on the schools name in that field.

I think this too! Couldn't have said it better.

"ParmaViolet87;c-17308509" wrote:

"Tenchi2a;c-17308012" wrote:
I figured Distinguished Degrees are just name recognition degrees like "Harvard Law/Medical, MIT Engineering, Cambridge Literature/History, Juilliard School Preforming Arts.
So it gives you a boost based on the schools name in that field.

I think this too! Couldn't have said it better.

I suspect this is the case. It's a pity we can't study the same subject twice - studying a normal degree in say, biology, followed by a distinguished degree in biology would make it feel like undergrad and postgrad.

Nevermind though. It's a little thing but I'm still happy with the content.

I was just reading a summary of the Q&A and it sounds like they work like an honors program. Distinguished degrees require more skills to be accepted and more credits to graduate. This is similar to most honor's programs in real life that have additional requirements for a degree over non-honors.