MS Eco at Georgetown or MA Eco at Penn State

[SabhyaG]

Hi

I have been extremely lucky in being accepted into two great universities for my masters. 

Before I provide the details of the programmes, here is a little bit about my background. I hold a Bachelors in Business Studies from a reputed Indian university. My interest in economics is mostly fuelled by textbooks, online courses and, a few introductory courses at college. I plan to get a job after my master's programme somewhere in the development policy sector. 

 

Georgetown University:

Pros: DC hence internship opportunities, math camp, more quantitative courses

Cons: Expensive, not a lot of research opportunities

 

Penn State University:

Pros: Cheaper, a thesis component, PhD level courses- they are taught separately to masters programme. In the second year, can choose from PhD field courses. 

Cons: Small city, new programme 

 

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank You

[rising_star]

Eco = economics? Can you afford Georgetown? Do you want research experience? 

[ExponentialDecay]

Not sure why you think Georgetown offers more quantitative courses than Penn State.

Anyway, for me the decision would come down to finances - which means that I'd fuck off to Europe, not least because masters-level economics education is stronger there.