Funding/Admissions Odds MSc vs. MEng

[mseng2011]

I was just curious to see what everyone's thoughts were on odds of funding when applying for a Master of Science vs. Master of Engineering (or MSc no thesis). Is there a significant difference between the two?

What about overall odds of admission between the two degrees?

I plan on applying for Meng, but would certainly do MSc if it is expected to have increased chances of funding or admissions.

[m.giugno]

MEng is easier to enter but approximately no chance of obtaining funds, maybe only TA for best applicant. MS is the opposite.

The choice shouldn't be based on funding, I think you must think about what are you likely to do in your career.

[gatorgirl]

I am applying to both types of programs. From my understanding, there is little to no chance of funding for either. (Your best bet for either is to hope for a TA position.)

[was1984]

It's not difficult to obtain funding with an M.S. thesis degree program at many schools. You just have to be a little bit proactive. I was able to secure funding for my M.S. degree by talking to a professor I was interested in working with before starting school. As a result I haven't had to pay for any of my M.S. degree. I know a lot of other students who are also funded M.S. students, either as TAs or RAs.

Don't listen to people who say funding is difficult/impossible to come by as an M.S. student. Try anyway.

To directly address the question asked, I think it's much easier to get into M.Eng. programs, especially at private schools, because these are cash cows for the university. Since you won't be doing any useful research, you aren't likely to receive any funding either. It's always possible you could get a TA position if the department's rules don't explicitly prohibit it, though.

Edited December 27, 2010 by was1984

[gatorgirl]

It's not difficult to obtain funding with an M.S. thesis degree program at many schools. You just have to be a little bit proactive. I was able to secure funding for my M.S. degree by talking to a professor I was interested in working with before starting school. As a result I haven't had to pay for any of my M.S. degree. I know a lot of other students who are also funded M.S. students, either as TAs or RAs.

Don't listen to people who say funding is difficult/impossible to come by as an M.S. student. Try anyway.

Wow. All the programs I applied to said there was no hope. But thanks for sharing, and Ill try to see if this can help me out too.