Hi all!
I am currently working at a job that I really enjoy and they offered me a full-time 2 year position. I was planning on going to grad school in fall 2021 and had already applied when I got the job offer. I recently got accepted to my first choice MA program at Columbia but am now concerned with costs. I would have to take out a big loan to go to school now so I feel like it might be worth waiting a couple years and saving money. However, I really don't want to have go through the application process again and I've been told there will most likely be a job for me at my current company later on if i decide to go to school now. Also, the program will cost the same in 2 years and I will most likely still have to take out a loan.
I just graduated from undergrad so part of me feels like I'm rushing into grad school but another part feels really excited about the program. I just don't want to be naive about the burden of student debt, and there's also the cost/benefit debate about Ivy Leagues so I'm uncertain whether the degree is worth the price. For context, the average salary in the field I want to go into will be about 100k.
Any advice is appreciated!
