Compare CCA & MICA

[WujianWang]

Hi all!! 

I got two MFA offers now. One is from MICA-Maryland Institute of Art in Photographic and Electronic Media , the other is from CCA-California College of the Arts Fine Art program. I want to study photography and work in the photography or fashion industry.

I know MICA is very good but the city, MICA in, Baltimore is very rough. The living expense is low.

CCA is good as well but San Francisco is super expensive.

Both of them are two years programs. I really really need to find good jobs after the graduate program. Do you guys have any suggestions? Is it worthwhile to invest huge amount money to develop a good community in San Francisco and find a job after? Or is it ok to study in MICA and find a job in San Francisco? Which school has a better reputation?

Thank you !!!