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@bayessays Thank you so much for the response. I just have one more query. While applying for jobs [data scientist/data analyst/statistician], do companies weigh in the reputation of the college or the reputation of the program [UCLA has a better overall ranking, whereas in terms of the biostatistics program, Minnesota ranks better] or are they more concerned about the internships and projects that we have completed?

Hey everyone, I am an international student and I have received 2 offers from UCLA and Minnesota for my masters in Biostatistics program. I would like to know which is better program for Biostatistics. My priorities right now are job prospects and good teaching faculties. I will be taking out a loan to fund my masters program so I will need to secure a decent paying job after I complete my program. I researched a lot and found out that Minnesota is a better and cheaper program in comparison to UCLA but UCLA has a major location advantage which might improve my chances for a job/internship. I am completely confused and would really appreciate your insights. Moreover, I understand that most of the masters students do not receive any teaching/research assistantships in their 1st year but do a significant amount of masters students secure any form of assistantship in their final year of the program [This would help me fund my masters program]?