Yes, pursuing a PhD at age 73 is absolutely okay if you are passionate and intellectually driven. There are no age restrictions for learning or academic contribution, and many older scholars bring valuable life experience, discipline, and unique perspectives to their fields. Several universities also support lifelong learning and research across all ages.

Dear Donald Walker Mayfield It is great that you are thinking for PhD. It is totally fine.

What I see is that you will be an inspiration for many others.

Kind Regards,

Yawar Khan

Donald Walker Mayfield Yes definitely! You gained my respect and admiration!

@Donald, l concur with those in support. PhD equips one with the necessary arsenal to navigate through the world of research and innovation.

Ok thanks.

There's so much to learn, how can you just stop? I'm far to curious to just stop, at any age!

Of course that's right Donald Walker Mayfield !

The acquisition of knowledge never ends.

I am currently in my third year of my PhD at the age of 51.

Go for it!

Thanks for your answer.

@Donald, l don't see anything wrong in pursuing a PhD at an advanced age. A PhD is about discovering new and reviewing existing knowledge.

Thanks for your answer.