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Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug has researched and written extensively about academic programs, licensure and certification, labor markets, and emerging trends in student success. Before joining the Forbes Advisor team, his work was regularly featured on Red Ventures’ higher education websites, including NurseJournal.com, BestColleges.com, and Psychology.org.

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug has researched and written extensively about academic programs, licensure and certification, labor markets, and emerging trends in student success. Before joining the Forbes Advisor team, his work was regularly featured on Red Ventures’ higher education websites, including NurseJournal.com, BestColleges.com, and Psychology.org.

Expertise

  • Education
  • Colleges and universities
  • Career development

Achievements

  • Nearly 10 years of experience as an education and career development writer
  • Contributor to many educational resource brands and publications, including ZDNet, Nurse Journal, Bankrate and BestColleges

Other Publications

Education

  • York University (M.A., English)
  • York University (B.A., English)

  • How To Become An Accountant: A Step-By-Step Guide

    While there are many ways to become an accountant, not every path leads to the same opportunities and accounting salary. To help readers identify the best and most rewarding path into the accounting profession, Forbes Advisor analyzed the industry outlook,...
    How To Become An Accountant: A Step-By-Step Guide

  • Best CMA Certifications Online Of 2025

    Certifications can improve employment opportunities for medical assistants in hospitals, clinics and other medical settings, but the different types of credentials, examinations and programs available in this field can be confusing. In this guide, Forbes Advisor aims to clear the...
    Best CMA Certifications Online Of 2025

  • Best Online Master’s In Journalism Programs Of 2025

    The best online master’s in journalism programs can help you land the career of your dreams, but you want to choose carefully because not all programs have the same strengths or goals. To help students find the best options for...
    Best Online Master’s In Journalism Programs Of 2025

  • Best Online Public Health Degrees Of 2025

    To find and spotlight the best online public health degrees, Forbes Advisor reviewed over 125 schools offering these programs, analyzing their pricing, graduate outcomes and student experiences. We then ranked the 10 best public health schools for online students, highlighting...
    Best Online Public Health Degrees Of 2025

  • Best Online Associate Degrees In Psychology Of 2025

    As one of the most popular undergraduate disciplines, psychology degrees are easy to find but difficult to sort through. To help prospective psychology majors find the best online associate degrees in psychology, Forbes Advisor reviewed 130 schools with psychology programs...
    Best Online Associate Degrees In Psychology Of 2025

  • Best Online Master’s In Addiction Counseling Of 2025

    Earning your master’s in addiction counseling online allows you to expand your program search beyond your home community, but finding the right fit for your needs requires careful research. And if you plan to become licensed, choosing a program that...
    Best Online Master’s In Addiction Counseling Of 2025

  • What Can You Do With A Public Administration Degree?

    Public administration professionals often have the ability to influence and improve public-serving policies, programs and organizations. To shed light on these important roles, Forbes Advisor researched some of the most rewarding jobs you can do with a public administration degree....
    What Can You Do With A Public Administration Degree?

  • Earning A Finance Degree: Everything You Need To Know

    Earning a finance degree can be a rewarding personal and professional move. To help you create the best plan for your future and make the most of your decision, Forbes Advisor has reviewed the educational and career outlook and gained...
    Earning A Finance Degree: Everything You Need To Know

  • Best Master’s In Forensic Science Online Programs Of 2025

    While popular crime TV shows have helped introduce the public to forensic science, the field is much more diverse and features many more pathways than it may seem. To help you find and compare the best master’s in forensic science...
    Best Master’s In Forensic Science Online Programs Of 2025

  • Best Online Art History Master’s Degrees Of 2025

    If your dream career has you studying classical art or curating museum art exhibitions, an online master’s degree in art history may be in your future. Forbes Advisor conducted in-depth research to find colleges with online art history master’s programs...
    Best Online Art History Master’s Degrees Of 2025

  • Where To Earn A Java Bootcamp Online In 2025

    In our search for the best Java bootcamp online, Forbes Advisor found that one program met our ranking requirements. While many bootcamps offer Java training, only one ran completely online and focused on Java programming. It also happens to offer...
    Where To Earn A Java Bootcamp Online In 2025

  • Best Coding Bootcamps With Job Guarantees Of 2025

    Forbes Advisor analyzed more than 50 coding bootcamps with job guarantees to find the best of these unique offerings. We reviewed factors like student experiences, graduate outcomes and affordability, and found four bootcamps with job guarantees that were a step...
    Best Coding Bootcamps With Job Guarantees Of 2025

  • Best Online Business Management Degrees of 2025

    Business management degrees are among the most popular undergraduate degrees in the country, and students have a wealth of schools from which to choose. Comparing and contrasting all available options is a big task. Forbes Advisor set out to do...
    Best Online Business Management Degrees of 2025

  • Best Affordable Coding Bootcamps Online Of 2025

    To find the best affordable coding bootcamps, Forbes Advisor analyzed more than 50 programs, looking at factors like tuition prices, support provided and student experiences. We found that the 10 top bootcamps were able to offer robust training programs, student...
    Best Affordable Coding Bootcamps Online Of 2025

  • Best Digital Marketing Bootcamps Of 2025

    The availability of digital marketing bootcamps online has made it possible to learn in-demand skills and the industry’s latest tools in a convenient, time-condensed format. But according to Forbes Advisor analysis, a few bootcamps in this field rise above the...
    Best Digital Marketing Bootcamps Of 2025

  • Best Organizational Leadership Degrees Online Of 2025

    The best organizational leadership degrees online can prepare you for leadership roles in a variety of organizations and industries, but you don’t want to waste your time and money by enrolling in a program that’s the wrong fit for you....
    Best Organizational Leadership Degrees Online Of 2025

  • Best Online Electrical Engineering Degrees Of 2025

    Many engineering schools and degrees can lead to an electrical engineering career and license, but not all of them prepare and support students to the same extent. In our search for the best online electrical engineering degrees, we analyzed the...
    Best Online Electrical Engineering Degrees Of 2025

  • 5 Free Online Anger Management Courses With Certificates

    There’s a great deal of help available online for people battling anger management issues, but unfortunately, you’ll need to pay for most classes, even when they claim to be free. While looking for free anger management classes online, Forbes Advisor’s...
    5 Free Online Anger Management Courses With Certificates

  • Best Online Front-End Developer Bootcamps of 2025

    In our search for the best online front-end developer bootcamps, we found three programs on the U.S. market that met our strict criteria. We analyzed and ranked these bootcamps based on factors including price, completion time, credibility and career support...
    Best Online Front-End Developer Bootcamps of 2025

  • Best Master’s In Emergency Management Online Programs Of 2025

    The best master’s in emergency management online programs can prepare you to lead disaster responses and recoveries for organizations at various levels, but not all programs will set you on the same path. To help you make the right choice...
    Best Master’s In Emergency Management Online Programs Of 2025

  • Best Logistics Degrees Online Of 2025

    To find the best logistics degrees online, Forbes Advisor analyzed 24 programs and evaluated the top options in terms of affordability, credibility, student outcomes and the student experience. We found that 10 schools routinely outperformed the rest of the field,...
    Best Logistics Degrees Online Of 2025

  • Best Master’s In English Online Programs Of 2025

    A master’s degree in English can prepare students for writing, teaching and various other career paths, or for pursuing a doctoral degree. Forbes Advisor used our research-based proprietary methodology to identify the best master’s in English online programs. We compared...
    Best Master’s In English Online Programs Of 2025

  • Best Online Master Of Public Administration Programs Of 2025

    With the help of online learning, you can now complete a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) without the travel or relocation requirements of traditional programs. The best online Master of Public Administration programs provide the same courses and faculty as...
    Best Online Master Of Public Administration Programs Of 2025

  • Best Online Physical Therapy Programs Of 2025

    Whether you’re looking for a full Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program to enter the profession or a post-professional program to update your existing license and credentials, you’ll find plenty of flexible online and hybrid options—but not all are equal.We...
    Best Online Physical Therapy Programs Of 2025

  • Best Online Master’s Programs In Sociology Of 2025

    Finding a master’s in sociology program has never been easier thanks to online learning, but not all schools and programs offer the same educational quality, and choosing the wrong one could waste your time and money. However, the best online...
    Best Online Master’s Programs In Sociology Of 2025

  • Best Online Sports Management Degrees Of 2025

    The sports industry offers exciting career prospects for sports fans and business professionals alike, but multiple paths can lead you to different aspects of this field. To help you make the right decision about which of the best online sports...
    Best Online Sports Management Degrees Of 2025

  • Best Online Doctorates in Psychology in 2025

    Many Ph.D. in psychology programs lead to clinical psychologist licensure, but not everyone in this discipline wants to diagnose and treat mental health. If you’re looking for the best online doctorate in psychology and don’t plan to pursue a clinical...
    Best Online Doctorates in Psychology in 2025

  • Best Affordable Online M.S.N. Programs Of 2025

    Nurse leaders and practitioners earn some of the highest wages in the healthcare field, but the cost of a Master of Science in nursing (M.S.N.) may still give students pause when deciding if it’s right for their future.The best affordable...
    Best Affordable Online M.S.N. Programs Of 2025

  • Best Online Cybersecurity Bootcamps Of 2025

    While many colleges and universities offer online cybersecurity degrees, students can also master the skills needed for this fast-growing career path by completing a cybersecurity bootcamp. The best online cybersecurity bootcamps adapt to industry changes quickly, so these immersive, accelerated...
    Best Online Cybersecurity Bootcamps Of 2025

  • Best Online Computer Programming Degrees Of 2025

    Computer programming is the bedrock of the computer systems, software and applications that we use every day. Aspiring programmers who want to pursue computer programming degrees online may find that rather than majoring in the field itself, they may need...
    Best Online Computer Programming Degrees Of 2025
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About

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug has researched and written extensively about academic programs, licensure and certification, labor markets, and emerging trends in student success. Before joining the Forbes Advisor team, his work was regularly featured on Red Ventures’ higher education websites, including NurseJournal.com, BestColleges.com, and Psychology.org.