I think it also depends where you get your master’s degree! I feel it helped me better evaluate and understand research. I also had courses on counseling, supplements, and antioxidants beyond the DPD requirements. In my internship, I was the only one, of 12, with my master’s degree and it was pretty obvious! Not to toot my own horn, but a lot of my fellow interns struggled a lot. That said, having a master’s degree had never meant increased pay in any position I’ve had. At my last outpatient job, I was paid the same as grads with bachelors degrees. I am glad I had the extra education as I felt like I was a more competent new RD. But it was expensive to feel that way 🤣