COMPARE UCLA MFE vs UChicago MSFM

[Lin]

get the names of the 2010 students from the website and google name + linkedin

 

[pocari]

>> better quality of education
I think that depends on you ,which program do you see yourself fit the best? One is in business school, one is financial mathematics. Without knowing your background, Can't you get a job in Chicago and attend the program part-time there, that seem to be most cost-effective.

From reading reviews by students, I get the impression that the professors are a lot better (at teaching) @ ucla compared to chicago. Also, I've been out of school for a few years so I think I'll fit in with the crowd in UCLA more. The program director from chicago told me that most people at chicago are going to be students from china who just finished their undergrad.

In terms of doing part time, I am not an American so getting a job in Chicago would be a challenge.

 

[pocari]

UCLA sent me the placement states for the 2010 class.
75% placed after first quarter. 83% placed so far this year.

Salary data:
average 98000
low 70000
high 155000
Median 95000
avg bonus 32000

 

[abcdefh]

Good for you finding it out.

Surprised that Chicago told you most people are from China.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Surprised that Chicago told you most people are from China.

Historically, it's been the case at most MFE programs though now the top programs wise up and put in some effort to recruit domestic students.

 

[sgupt]

UCLA sent me the placement states for the 2010 class.
75% placed after first quarter. 83% placed so far this year.

2010 class graduated in Dec'10 so does this mean 83% ppl got the job?
bonus? How do they know the bonus numbers, students havent worked for even a year!

 

[pocari]

2010 class graduated in Dec'10 so does this mean 83% ppl got the job?
bonus? How do they know the bonus numbers, students havent worked for even a year!

I'm guessing those are signing bonus