master in applied math in UW or master of statistics in Columbia

[chuqian1993]

I got the master admission from University of Washington Seattle in Applied Math and Statistics from Columbia University. Have no idea about which one to choose, can someone give me some advise about the which one is better if I want to get a job after my graduate school. 

[juilletmercredi]

You can get a job with both - they're both excellent schools with really excellent departments in those particular areas, and both are in cities with robust opportunities for internships and networking.

Do you lean more towards applied math or statistics? They are similar, but not the same. What kind of industry do you want to work in post-graduation? Seattle has lots of employers, of course, but tech tends to dominate the scene. New York's employment scene is more diversified. There's also the fact that Seattle is a far cheaper city to live in than New York, which might impact the costs. Also, are you a WA resident? If so UW is likely to be far cheaper.

[naomi6]

If cost of attending is not a factor for you, I would recommend CU (it will give you  a leg up in the job market). 

Edited March 17, 2016 by naomi6