CMU ECE PhD v/s TAMU EE MS

[Harold]

Area of Interest: Circuits

 

Both schools are strong in Electrical. My aim is to get a job after graduation. But I do not wish to take a loan for studying.

 

It may take around 6 years to complete the PhD program. while just 1.5 or 2 years in TAMU.

CMU PhD is a fully funded program. TAMU fees are on a lower side. 

 

Which option is better?

 

[PhDerp]

I don't know anything about TAMU, but here's some information about CMU alums to help you make a more informed decision!

 

Post-graduation salaries and statistics: https://www.cmu.edu/career/salaries-and-destinations/2013-survey/cit.html

 

Specifically, here's ECE: https://www.cmu.edu/career/salaries-and-destinations/2013-survey/pdfs-one-pagers/ECE%20Post%20Grad%20Handout%202013.pdf

Edited February 18, 2014 by PhDerp

[Harold]

Thanks for the info.

 

But i think when someone replies with respect to Texas A&M University and keeping in mind the whole picture, there will be better discussion.

[Harold]

Waiting for a input...

Advice people !

 

Thanks

[PhDerp]

OHHHH, that's what TAMU is!!

According to one website, http://hireaggies.com/guides/reports/SalarySurvey/2011/Spring/SalarySurveyResults_Spring_2011_generated_07-13-2011.html ,

 

EE Doctorates made:

avg $97.6k,

max $119k,

min $70k.
 

It says "Offers: 5", but I'm not sure what that means in this context...

 

Anyway, I don't think you'd be hard-pressed to find work with a PhD in EE, especially if you look in California or Eastern Massachusetts. It also depends just what you want to do with it. The obvious big divide in PhD careers is: academia or industry?

 

Hope this helps!