askfhf Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I am having a really hard time deciding between these two schools. UW and Berkeley. I need to know VERY soon! Berkeley is known for having the #1 structural engineering program. However, being a WA state resident Berkeley is about 30K more expensive ( I havent been offered any financial aid at either schools so I will have to pay by loans) . I am not interested in research so I would be doing the 9 month course based option at both schools. I appreciate your opinions. Please help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advice Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 If it is nine months, and you're from Washington state, the whole lived experience will probably mean little - so that won't factor into your decision much. As you've said, one program is clearly stronger academically than the other. I think what I would think long and hard about is your earning power with degrees from either school. Will you make that much more to pay off your loans with a degree from Cal? Engineering recruiters will often have a short list of schools that they recruit from - clearly Berkeley be on that list, will UW also be on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askfhf Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 I have looked at many articles online and talked to current employers and they all think having a degree from Cal doesnt help you make more money , its who you are and what you are capable of that gives you a raise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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