Gamecock13

Again, I appreciate the concern (being called irresponsible, not so much) but that's not what I asked. Feel free to continue criticizing me for paying for an education I have to have to get a job I need to make money, but I was simply looking for some advise on which program to choose.

Let me break it down for you all: Georgetown's tuition is $44,000/yr. x 2 years = $88,000 plus about $20,000/yr. in living expenses x 2 years = $40,000. That comes to a total of $128,000 for graduate school plus $25,000 from undergrad, making a grand total of $153,000. I appreciate the concern expressed for my future financial situation, however, these two programs are the best programs for my desired career and both happen to be located in the best city in the country for jobs in my desired career field. Thus, I will be attending one of these two programs and therefore will be accumulating the above calculated student loan debt. So, let's all build a bridge and get over that part and get back to the question I asked- which program is better? The smaller, more focused program at the more prestigious school, or the larger program which encompasses a larger variety of sub-fields? Obviously, I didn't chose this career path for the money. That's just not my style. I chose this career path because I am a member of the 'if you love your job you'll never work a day in your life' club. That being said, once I'm out of school if I work for ten years in a federal government or NGO job, my remaining loan debt will be forgiven, so all is not lost.

Was accepted into Masters in Conflict Resolution programs at Georgetown and American (rejected by Notre Dame & Columbia), without scholarship offers. Georgetown is the more expensive of the two, but is the better program? I already have $25,000 in loan debt from undergrad. Going to Georgetown would put me at around $150,000 total, American would be a little less. However, Georgetown has a smaller program and is a more reputable school. Both programs have their pros and cons. Help!