UCSD vs USC MS EE

[tasty_cupcake]

Got admits from UC San Diego and University of Southern California for the MS program in Electrical Engineering. I want to specialize in signal and image processing.

I still have a lot of reading to do on these two schools, but any insights would be appreciated.

I guess the deciding factors for me is:

1. Quality of education

• Faculty
• Facilities
• Research
  Just from first impressions, it seems like the campus, classrooms, and labs are nicer at USC.
  
  2. Job prospects after graduation
  
  • Job placement rate
  • Overall recruiter evaluations of graduates

From looking at US News and World rankings, recruiter scores are a little higher for UCSD (3.8 / 5) than USC (3.5 / 5).

3. Cost

USC is pretty freaking expensive compared to UCSD.

4. Location

I guess both Los Angeles and San Diego are nice places to be

Edited April 15, 2010 by tasty_cupcake

[origin415]

If the two schools are that close to you besides cost, then go with the cheaper one, no question.