Acceptance Dilemma

[jpdentdoc]

Hi,Guys,
 I am an international student accepted for MPH fully online in two universities.
Please help me to decide which one to accept?
1. University of New England(UNE)MAINE concentration general-  tuition- 22000, Actually they forgot to email me acceptance, then after my repeated reminders sent me confirmation. total credits-46

2. Nova southeastern university(NSU)FLORIDA-concentration general- tuition-28000-very responsive, good communication- requires one week visit at the end of the program(tourist visa??).
I am basically looking to have an MPH degree as a spring board for future doctoral programs/ maybe (less likely) job oppurtunities.

Thanks in advance

 

[juilletmercredi]

First of all, let me be frank: I'm not sure that a fully online MPH woud be a good springboard into a doctoral program.  Using a master's as a springboard into a doctoral program relies more on the research experiences and personal connections with mentors and professors than just taking the coursework and getting the degree.  I mean yes, a lot of doctoral programs in public health require a master's ahead of time (I am in one of the few that don't) but just having the MPH is a basic qualification.  All of the other applicants will have one too, and most of them will have completed one in person.

 

I'm in public health, and I'm not familiar with either of these programs or the graduates...I would say it probably doesn't matter which one you choose rankings-wise.  You should choose the one in which you will have the greatest interactions with professors (online or face-to-face) and which ones have the best chance of placing you in good practica experiences.

[jpdentdoc]

Thanks a lot.

I really appreciate your views. Probably I am zeroing on NSU(Nova)

Have a great day