The purpose of this qualitative exploratory study was to explore and discover what motivates Bahamian minority women to pursue doctoral degrees. Furthermore, the exploratory study addressed the research problem: it is not known what factors motivate Bahamian minority women to pursue doctoral degrees. To answer the overarching research question, this study was guided by the following four secondary research questions: 1. What benefits do Bahamian minority women achieve from pursuing a doctorate degree? 2. How does achieving a doctorate degree increase the earning potential for Bahamian women? 3. What sacrifices if any, did Bahamian minority women make in order to achieve a doctorate degree? And 4. What are the recommendations for pursuing a doctorate degree to other Bahamian women? The study comprised of 20 Bahamian female participants, possessing doctorate degrees and lecturing at The University of the Bahamas, formerly The College of The Bahamas or another tertiary institution in The Bahamas. The sole instrument used for the study was a questionnaire that was completed by each participant. Additionally, the research design utilized was exploratory. The significance of this study elucidated that there is no other tertiary alternative for pursuing a doctoral degree in The Bahamas; as the University of The Bahamas only offers two graduate degree programs. The results correlating to each research questions revealed are outlined below. Question 1 revealed that salary increase was the main benefit of Bahamian women to pursue a doctorate degree. However, other benefits were: marketability, psychological, assimilation of ideals, confidence, cutting edge, subject expert, assisting others, promotion and progression and global network and leadership. Question 2 revealed that a doctorate degree did increase the earning potential of Bahamian women. Question 3 revealed that no sacrifices were made regarding the pursuit of a doctorate degree. Lastly, question 4 revelated that recommendations were given to other Bahamian to pursue doctorate degrees. Implications for practice and recommendations for further research were also provided. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]