So, I'm now left with these two offers. I'm not sure which one will be better for me in the long run. For one, journalism is a dying field. But hey, it's Columbia. The education is amazing there, and it will be on my resume for life. I'm not a huge fan of journalism any more, but I could perhaps use a Columbia Journalism degree for something besides beat reporting, right?
Syracuse is equally good, and the chances are that public relations will pay more, and the connections are better at Syracuse (in my opinion). Besides being cheaper, the Syracuse curriculum and campus seem like more of a fit for me.
Total Costs
Syracuse - Public Relations, renowned program. 45k
Columbia University - Journalism, best program in world. 75k