Check with his university bookstore. Sometimes they have really elegant frames. Even a slot for the tassel if he likes that. If that's too pricey, check the frame store.

Congratulations, Kat. Masters is a huge achievement and a lot of work!! I know how happy you are and proud too.

Good for him! Yes to the framing and a celebration. Take REAL photos -- and frame them to match!

Our DIL is pursuing the same degree. There's no district where she'd want to teach that would hire her without one. (I think that's a bit extreme, but it's true.) She currently teaches calculus in junior high in Chicago.

i agree, a frame for the degree!! the university bookstore is where i got my DD's then took it to a frame shop to frame properly...

i would definitely do a nice dinner to celebrate!!

Congrats to your son and you!! that is a huge accomplishment and something to be very proud of!!!

What a wonderful achievement! I'll jump on the frame bandwagon.

Know you are so proud! Congratulations to him!

Awesome achievement! Congrats to your son! (and you!)

Quite an achievement! A frame from his college....cool....

A happy time for all! Definitely, a family celebration is in order. See what he might like. My diplomas have remained in their presentation folders for years! My parents were proud that I earned my Masters, but for them, it was was more of an expectation than a cause for celebration. Good for you!

That is wonderful and truly an achievement to be proud of. I'm liking the frame and a nice dinner idea, but I also like the idea of getting him a nice pen. There are some beautiful hand crafted pens available on Etsy. Would doing all three be over the top?

Congrats to all concerned.

How about cash or a generous gift certificate to buy what my kids called "adult clothes" to wear for work?

If your millennial is anything like mine, degree frames or pen sets like Mom and Dad got or would have liked to get decades ago won't have the same interest for him as it may have/had for you. We learned that the hard way, we have a drawer of a few framed degrees that were given but never left the house. "But please hold on to it for me, I may want it sometime". Hasn't happened yet.

elmer,

that's a shame. a degree of any kind is something to be proud of, is a wonderful achievement and should be recognized always.

my DD displays her's loud and proud!!

Congratulations!

I agree with Elmer. Clothing is always useful for a young professional.

Side story: We never framed either of our DD's college degrees. Actually I don't even think my oldest secure a copy of hers!

But, when youngest completed a yoga certification, I framed her certificate, really as a lark. (But also because I was proud how she managed to squeeze this into her busy life.) She hung it on a bedroom wall!

I had DH's bachelor's and master's degrees framed to match. They are one above the other on our library wall.

Sportfanatic, my kids are extremely proud of their degrees, we are too, and they were the entree for each to their current professions. They just have no interest in looking at them on the wall

Thank you everyone. I was kind of thinking the same thing as Elmer, if I frame it, it will be at my house. lol.

He's not just starting out so has ample work clothes. In January he started a new job as Director of Career Services at a very nice community college. He was Asst. Dir. of CS at the previous college where he was employed. That school had a program that paid for continuing education for their employees so he took advantage of the opportunity.

I do appreciate all the kind words and congratulations, thank you!

Congratulations to him!

I had all our kids' diplomas framed with mattes in the school colors which I gave them the following Christmas. (I knew they'd never get around to framing them or spend the $ for it). Dinner out after the ceremony with a gift card or small gift.

oh we'll, i guess everyone is different...

Does he have a quality atache case? When my husband got his second masters, I got him a leather case with his initials on the lock. He uses it to this day. He's 78 years old and has been retired many years; but, a quality item just gets better with age.

You should be as proud as you are. An educator is to be admired! Not sure of a gift beyond what has been suggested. I hope for the best for you and yours.

When out and about one sees certain professions with degrees on their walls. I am trying to think if my principal/superintendent have theirs hanging in their offices...I want to say yes. My son the EE does not--maybe this is a degree specific thing. I would go for the frame! A great book bag/case will also be useful.

Is there something he sacrificed while working on this? Otherwise, cash is always a good gift. An envelope of cash with a note saying go blow it on something just for you would seldom be returned or exchanged. Or placed in a desk drawer or a box in the basement.

Congratulations to your son and to his proud Mom.