Is MSFS worth 70K in debt?

[FigJam]

Hi, I've been agonizing over this decision for the last couple of weeks and I'm so zoomed in on the situation that I need an outsider's perspective here. I have an option of going to the Elliott School of International Affairs (for MA in International Development) with 40k in loans OR Georgetown's MSFS with 60-70K in loans. Full disclosure- I already have 50K in loans from my undergrad so that's why the difference of 20k seems like a deal breaker... The question is- is MSFS worth the extra cash in the long run? Is it gonna be a better ticket for the future in the field of IR? I want to end up at the World Bank after graduation, so which program can give me a better chance for that? Thanks!

[fuzzylogician]

I can't help with your question but for what it's worth, it sounds like more debt than I would be willing to take on given the circumstances you describe. Have you looked at the programs' alum pages to see what jobs they have now? Ask both programs for that information, if you don't have it yet. 

[ZeChocMoose]

No.  I think both of your options aren't great given that you will be 90-110K in debt combining undergrad and grad.  That is too much.   

I would also read this post if you haven't already:

 

[ExponentialDecay]

You'll easily end up consulting at the WB from either of these degrees, and neither will have much influence on whether you get a staff position. I'd consider what career you want to have, not where you want to work. I can see some situations where MSFS would provide a premium.