Question: Question for people working in the government or non-profit field?

I'm looking into working in the government or non-profit field. I have a BA in liberal studies. I'm aware that i'll have to start entry level and work my way up the pay scale. My question is...do most people in management positions just have a BA degree? or do many of them have a masters? I notice all the job postings just say a BA is required and x-amount of years of experience...hardly ever do they say a masters is required. I'm just trying to figure out if a masters is worth the time and effort if i can get by without one, as long as i put in the experience.

Answer:

Just keep in mind that the requirement indicated is the minimum level of education they are even willing to consider. Of course, most employers greatly prefer to hire candidates with advanced or specialized degrees, or at least a lesser degree in a relevant field of work - for example, accounting, management, social work, education, etc. With a liberal arts degree, you might want to consider grant writing - it's an in-demand position, and a good writer with a strong track record of success can move up the ladder without too much trouble.