MPHIT

I have no clue. The acceptance letter asked for a decision by that date. I'm assuming so that they can determine class size and accept more students if others decline, but thats just my thought. I was only admitted to the program a this past monday which doesnt leave a lot of time to decide. I asked for an extension, so hopefully they approve.

I am accepted at the University of Pittsburgh and the University at Buffalo for a Masters of Public Health. Both are state schools in their respective state, but I am a NYS resident so the University at Buffalo is about 50K less than Pittsburgh. However, Pittsburgh is the #11 ranked school and connected to the UPMC renowned hospital system. The University at Buffalo is ranked #36 and has comparable course requirements to Pittsburgh. Will the Pittsburgh name give me 50k back upon graduation? Is the nature of the MPH degree one that students should go to the top ranked school that they are accepted to even if this means going into financial debt? I plan on working upon graduation, not pursuing a PhD. Thanks for the help. I need to make a decision by April 15!!