People want degrees for different reasons, here are some of the reasons of the more common:

• For Prestige, i.e. to gain acceptance or a title, e.g. Doctor.

• For addition to letterheads etc., i.e. to enhance business in a particular field.

• To get qualifications missed out on earlier in your education.

• To gain recognition for experience gained in your given field.

• To follow a particular interest (opening doors).