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Thank you so much for the post,

I hold a pure math degree from a CUNY (with 2.5 gpa), currently working toward a PhD (at a math program that ranks top 40s in US, considered a group I public by AMS) also with focus in pure math. But I decided I want to become a quant researcher when I graduate. So, I applied to a couple MFE programs and actually got admitted into some good program. But unlike PhD program are supported with funds, for me to attend any of the MFE program, I probably have to take out a big loan. So, I am contemplating whether or not I should attend a MFE or self-study. Also, I have not taken any CS courses.

So, I believe answers to the following questions will help me decide:

1) Will completing a MFE make up for the low undergrad gpa?

2) Based on your experience, what are some realistic starting salaries for quant researchers? Or what google says is accurate (~150k)?

3) Any advice that you could give?

Many Thanks!

<blockquote data-quote="rubenx" data-source="post: 318043" data-attributes="member: 50423">Thank you so much for the post, I hold a pure math degree from a CUNY (with 2.5 gpa), currently working toward a PhD (at a math program that ranks top 40s in US, considered a group I public by AMS) also with focus in pure math. But I decided I want to become a quant researcher when I graduate. So, I applied to a couple MFE programs and actually got admitted into some good program. But unlike PhD program are supported with funds, for me to attend any of the MFE program, I probably have to take out a big loan. So, I am contemplating whether or not I should attend a MFE or self-study. Also, I have not taken any CS courses.So, I believe answers to the following questions will help me decide:1) Will completing a MFE make up for the low undergrad gpa?2) Based on your experience, what are some realistic starting salaries for quant researchers? Or what google says is accurate (~150k)? 3) Any advice that you could give?Many Thanks!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="rubenx, post: 318043, member: 50423"] Thank you so much for the post, I hold a pure math degree from a CUNY (with 2.5 gpa), currently working toward a PhD (at a math program that ranks top 40s in US, considered a group I public by AMS) also with focus in pure math. But I decided I want to become a quant researcher when I graduate. So, I applied to a couple MFE programs and actually got admitted into some good program. But unlike PhD program are supported with funds, for me to attend any of the MFE program, I probably have to take out a big loan. So, I am contemplating whether or not I should attend a MFE or self-study. Also, I have not taken any CS courses. So, I believe answers to the following questions will help me decide: 1) Will completing a MFE make up for the low undergrad gpa? 2) Based on your experience, what are some realistic starting salaries for quant researchers? Or what google says is accurate (~150k)? 3) Any advice that you could give? Many Thanks! [/QUOTE]

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