Briseis

Thank you-I will contact the schools and ask for placements. Ranking is tricky because I found 2-3 different types and the results were very different and inconclusive. I was unsure how else to approach it, however.

Thanks for all the advice guys. Honestly, research at a top tier program is not really my goal. I kind of want an in-between job. I really enjoy teaching and I do enjoy my research, but I am not necessarily wanting to work for a super competitive top tier program. Do I just contact the graduate directors of each program and ask for recent placement statistics/completion rates? I know I am a nerd, but I feel almost rude letting them know I am considering other programs other than their own. I suppose that is very normal for them though!

I was accepted to four different Ph.D programs. I have whittled it down to Auburn VS Kentucky. I have made a huge pro and con list and I am leaning toward Auburn for various reasons. However, the biggest thing holding me back from committing to them is if Kentucky is considered a much better program and, therefore, would help me get a job later on in life once finishing. Does anyone have any advice whether Kentucky really does just look much better on a resume? I have tried searching ranks and placement records, but I get different results. I know Kentucky is ranked a bit higher, but I just need to know HOW much higher. Will it be the difference between being able to find a tenure track job or not once I graduate? Thanks to anyone who can help me or give advice. This is a really scary decision in some ways especially since it could change my entire life trajectory.