It seems that Uconn has better reputation, ranking #66 in tier 1 by USnews but Rutgers in tier 3, than Rutgers. The academic work placement of Uconn is better than that of Rutgers. However, the phd in finance of Uconn almost go to teaching.
One of my friends, graduated from MFE program of CMU in 2007, has not found a job in industry up to now. He went back to school to pursue his phd in finance at Pistt U this year. I don't know if it is a general case for new graduates in these two years.
BTW, I just have GMAT score. My GRE is...
Actually, I applied five top MSF or MFE as backup this year and got two rejection from Stanford and Madison. Otherwise, it will spend probably more than $50,000 on master. I have not too much money,
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I applied top 30 phd program last year, but did not get any offers. Less than 1% acceptance rate is too suck. So I tried lower level programs this year and got five offers. two of them are rutgers and Uconn. Is it easier for statistics phd to find a quant trader or analyst job in NY?
Hi,Andy, it is very difficult for international student to find a job in NY financial industry under current economic situation. That is why I applied phd in finance. If let you choose, which one would you go between Uconn and Rutgers? Thank you. I have to make decision ASAP
If I want to work in industry after I graduate, is Rutgers easier to be accepted by NY financial industry? I am a phd in statistics now and pursuing my second phd in finance. Hartford in CT is called insurance city, is it better to go to Uconn, if I want to work in insurance industry?
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