COMPARE University of California, Los Angeles MFE vs Rutgers University MQF vs Georgia Institute of Technology MSQCF

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Program
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Base salary
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Rank
8
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2025
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332
4.00 star(s) 12 reviews
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8
2025
Georgia Institute of Technology
80
3
93
100
113.6K
51
32.59
64.34K
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14
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2025
Rutgers University Newark, NJ 07102
4.08 star(s) 13 reviews
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14
2025
Rutgers University
67
2.5
60
87
108.3K
46
36.87
79.22K
Rank
17
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2025
University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095
4.31 star(s) 45 reviews
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17
2025
University of California, Los Angeles
61
3.1
48
67
110.5K
97
32.95
93.12K
Joined
9/29/15
Messages
10
Points
11
Hi all,

I'm interested in pursuing a career in finance that involves machine learning like quant trading and quant asset management. I know such roles would require a Ph.D. and I'm hoping to pursue one...contingent on circumstances.

Which of these programs would be a good start for such a career? I know Tech has great CS and Math depts.

Also, it'd be great if someone could shed some light on the importance of proximity to a financial hub and program brand in the industry (Rutgers and UCLA respectively)

Thank you
 
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