Cornell VS CMU. master of Materials Science and Engineering

[Mr78999]

Hello:

I`ve been recently admitted to these two graduate programs, and I have difficulties making decisions. Below are the pros and cons I've gather so far:

Cornell:

Pros:

1.Ivy league

2.Lower tuition fees

Cons:

Its a little remote……

CMU:

Pros:

1.Better in engineering (?)

2.Pittsburgh is very nice

3.specialize in semiconductor

Cons:

1.higher tuition fees

2.not as well known(?)

I am an international student from Taiwan

GPA:3.96/4.3

Rank15/129

No publications, but did project in LED

Hoping to find career in semiconductor industries.

Thank you for any informations!!!

[Mechanician2015]

I wonder, if you are from Taiwan, how is Ithaca "a little remote" as compared to Pittsburgh? O_o

 

Why don't you check the placement statistics for each program?(I know Cornell post them) Maybe you will be able to notice that one program is more oriented to industry(your career goal).

 

If CMU has a concentration in your intended area, I think that's the way to go.

[Mr78999]

Thanks, I will check them out!!!