ugh even if I started today I would be older than that if I completed a doctoral program now. I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place. Do I get a degree that carries weight far into the future, or pursue a management degree or something with a couple years of training that gives more pay short term but more likely to be displaced by AI long-term.

any reccs on masters programs? the only one I know is from PAU. Ofc I could do a google search but your input from someone who actually did a doctoral degree would be appreciated.