Advanced deg (3)

I believe the answer is:

phd

(Other definitions for phd that I've seen before include "In brief, top university qualification" , "Initially a top university degree" , "Highest university degree" , "Letters denoting holder of university doctorate" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and the Universal.

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